Rita is back in Liverpool.
Willy Russell’s award-winning and inspiring play comes home in a new production directed by Gemma Bodinetz to celebrate its 35th anniversary.
An intimate play of big ideas and with a joyful heart, Educating Rita has lost none of its bite. Leanne Best, one of the finest actresses of her generation, returns to the stage where she made her debut to play the indomitable Rita. Con O’Neill, who plays tutor Frank, has a long association with Willy Russell, including his Olivier Award-winning performance in Blood Brothers and his leading role in the film Dancin’ Thru the Dark.
It’s laugh-out-loud funny, it’s moving, and Bodinetz keeps the action clean and crisp
Liverpool Echo
Willy Russell’s Rita passes her latest test with flying colours
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CAST

Leanne Best
Rita

Con O’Neill
Frank
COMPANY
Willy Russell
Writer
Gemma Bodinetz
Director
Conor Murphy
Designer
Mark Doubleday
Lighting Designer