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Educating Rita

By Willy Russell
Series: Modern Classics
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Educating Rita by Willy Russell follows the journey of a young working-class woman from Liverpool named Rita, who enrols in an Open University course to escape the constraints of her mundane life. Her quest for intellectual growth leads her to form a transformative relationship with Frank, an alcoholic professor disillusioned with life. As Rita's education progresses, both characters undergo significant personal changes.
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This play may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about personal growth and transformation. It tells the tale of a working-class woman's journey as she seeks education to change her life, navigating challenges and building an unexpected friendship. Its themes of aspiration and self-discovery are both moving and relatable, offering humour and insight into social and cultural dynamics.

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Educating Rita

A single-volume re-issue of the well-known play Educating Rita. The story centres on a working-class Liverpudlian woman's hunger for education.

Willy Russell's work is phenomenally popular with schools, colleges and universitiesA top twenty selling Methuen Drama play title

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Educating Rita, about a working-class Liverpool girl's hunger for education, is simply a marvellous play, painfully funny and passionately serious; a hilarious social documentary; a fairy-tale with a quizzical, half-happy ending. Sunday Times

Educating Rita premiered at the RSC Warehouse, London, in June 1980. Voted Best Comedy of 1980, it was subsequently made into a highly successful film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters.

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Educating Rita is praised for its timeless appeal, with characters like Rita resonating universally as individuals transitioning between worlds. Critics highlight Willy Russell's warmth and humanity in his work, noting his perceptive observations of social class and sexual politics. The play's enduring relevance is likened to classic literary works, showcasing Russell's ability to connect deeply with audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780413767905

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 May 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 96g

Pages: 96

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: Modern Classics Willy Russell

About the Author

Willy Russell, born in Whiston near Liverpool, is one of the mostpopular and successful contemporary playwrights whose works are studiedin schools and colleges. His plays include: One for the Road, Stags and Hens, Educating Rita, Blood Brothers and Shirley Valentine.

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