Educating Rita

written by Willy Russell

directed by Max Davis

Rita is a bright eyed, working class hairdresser who dreams of breaking free from her mundane and routine life. She signs up to attend an Open University course in Literature and meets Frank, a middle aged disillusioned academic, disappointed writer and somewhat professional drinker.

Even Frank describes himself as “an appalling teacher”, but her sheer zest for life re invigorates him and a journey of rediscovery for both of them begins. Educating Rita is a life affirming, moving and hugely funny play that brings together an unlikely pairing of two worlds in perfect collision.

Willy Russell’s play is a heartwarming timeless British classic that has won the love of audiences for decades.

Starrng the comedic talents of Richard Herring as Frank and Anna Morris as Rita, this Bancroft Players production is sure to be a hit!