Educating Rita -

"I’m a half-caste. I can’t talk to the people I live with... and I can’t talk to the likes of them on Saturday." — Rita

Willy Russell's remains as resonant today as it was in 1980. It’s more than just a story about a hairdresser getting a degree; it’s a searingly funny and poignant exploration of the English class system . Through the evolving relationship between the "nervous motor-mouth" Rita and her cynical, alcoholic tutor Frank, we see that education provides power and emancipation, but often at the cost of one's original identity. It’s a "must-watch" for anyone who has ever felt like they were "playing truant" from their own life. Educating the Ritas - The School of Education Blog Educating Rita

Back in the classroom with Frank and Rita! 🎭 A timeless look at class, identity, and the "better songs" we all want to sing. #LiveTheater #EducatingRita #Drama "I’m a half-caste