Educating Rita is a stage comedy by British playwright Willy Russell. It is a play for two actors set entirely in the office of an Open University tutor. Commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Educating Rita premièred at The Warehouse, London, in June 1980 starring Julie Walters and Mark Kingston. The play was directed by Mike Ockrent.
| Written by | Willy Russell |
| Date premiered | June 1980 |
| Place premiered | Donmar Warehouse, London |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Pygmalion-style drama about a hairdresser's literary quest. |
| Genre | Comedy |
About Educating Rita
A 26-year-old hairdresser named Rita decide to go to college in hopes of gaining a better future. After enrolling in school at Open University, she meets her English professor a struggling alcoholic named Frank Bryant, who's passion for teaching is revitalized through Rita's enthusiasm for learning.
Achievement of Educating Rita
This movie grossed over $14,648,076 in box office sales. This was Actress Julie Walters' professional film debut.
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Latest information about Educating Rita updated on July 28 2021.
