16th MAY – 28th JUNE
“A life affirming modern classic comedy”
The two lead rolls are played by stage and TV stars, Elie Clayton and Justin Edwards (pictured above.)
The story follows, Rita a bright eyed, 26-year-old, 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.
The 1980’s stage play was made into a movie in 1983 starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. It won multiple major awards for best actor and best actress and was nominated for three Academy Awards. Caine and Walters both won BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for best actor and actress.
Educating Rita is a life affirming incredibly funny and uplifting play and a must see.
Tickets from £14. For more information or to book tickets, go to barntheatre.org.uk or call box office on 01285 648255.
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