Educating Rita at The Mowlem

Kimberley Hart Simpson (Coronation Street; Hollyoaks) will take on the role that made Julie Walters a breakthrough star as she steps into the titular role of Educating Rita. She will be joined by Keith Hill (Les Enfants Terribles Vaudevillains; The Curse of Edgar) in this witty and heartwarming classic at Mowlem Theatre this September.Rita, a 26 year old Liverpudlian hairdresser, is on a quest to better herself. Pursuing her passion for English literature, she enrolls in an Open University course. Frank, a middle aged university lecturer and Ritas tutor, is bitter and cynical. Pained by his art, his medication is alcohol. Willy Russells hilarious masterpiece tells the story of two people from very different worlds who find an unlikely connection.Learning is not about memorisation but about being given the tools to engage and interrogate the world around us. It broadens horizons and allows for greater empathy and understanding. A show with huge heart, Educating Rita explores the power of human connection and the importance of education to shape lives.

Authors

• Willy Russell