Educating Rita by Willy Russell. Willy Russell was born in Whiston, near Liverpool, in 1947. He trained as a hairdresser
(which probably explains why he chose a similar profession for Rita's character) and returned to full time education at the age of 20. He embarked
on a teacher training course and it was during this period that he started writing
for the theatre.
Cast:
Rita - Lucy J Elliott
Frank - Richard Holliss
Producer and Director - Michael Philips
Technical Director - Dave Mason
Acknowledgements
Christine Holliss, Lansbury Players,
Christine Powell, Ian Halverson
Artwork—Dave Millard
Programme—Terry Perkins
Educating Rita
Thurrock Drama Festival
Thurrock Courts Players Cup
Runners Up 2006
Educating Rita
Joan Chester- Willis Trophy
Adjudicators award
Director
Michael Philips
Best Actress................... Lucy Elliott
Best Actor..................... Richard Holliss
Educating Rita by Willy Russell. Willy Russell was born in Whiston, near Liverpool, in 1947. He trained as a hairdresser
(which probably explains why he chose a similar profession for Rita's character) and returned to full time education at the age of 20. He embarked
on a teacher training course and it was during this period that he started writing
for the theatre.