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Educating Rita
Willy Russell’s popular play about a young, brash hairdresser who discovers a passion for English literature and enrols with the Open University.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Educating Rita
Trafalgar Studios 1, Whitehall, LondonWilly Russell’s popular play Educating Rita follows a young, brash hairdresser who, much to the dismay of her husband, has recently discovered a passion for English literature and enrols with the Open University. Her fresh, unschooled reaction to the classics challenges the attitudes of the university and her lecturer Frank who begins to question his own understanding of his work and himself.
Educating Rita was revived at the Menier Chocolate Factory earlier this year, where it was so successful that it secured a transfer to the Trafalgar Studio 1.
Leading lady Laura Dos Santos (Rita), starred in the BBC Radio 4 adaptation of Educating Rita which was broadcast late in 2009.
Tim Pigott-Smith, who plays Frank in Educating Rita, has recently been seen playing Ken Lay in the hugely successful production of Enron, giving a performance which earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
Educating Rita is presented in rep with another of Russell’s hit plays, Shirley Valentine.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Laura Dos Santos, Tim Pigott-Smith
director: Jeremy Sams
sound: David Ogilvy
lighting designer: Paul Anderson
designer: Peter McKintosh
producer: David Babani for Chocolate Factory Productions & Sonia Friedman Productions, Tanya Link, Bob Bartner and Bob Boyett
Ticket Prices:
£15-£39.50
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Comedy
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Thu & Sat 15:30 - In rep, please check with theatre for exact performance dates
- opening night:
- Box Office:
0844 8717632 - Visit the Show Website
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Venue InformationHIDE
Trafalgar Studios 1
Whitehall, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2DY
- Nearest tube: Charing Cross/Embankment (approx. 500m)
- Nearest bus: 3, 9, 11, 12, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 153, 159
- Nearest train: Charing Cross
- Parking: Westminter City Council car park in Trafalgar Square. NCP at Bedfordbury (approx. 500m).
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 0871 297 5477 Minicom: 0870 060 6641
- Discounts: Discounts for all disabled customers, please call the Box Office to check availability.
- Limited mobility: Leg room is generally good with extra space on the front row and on the side aisle of row E.
- Access description: One shallow step up from the street through double swing doors into the foyer. Box Office opposite. All staircases have handrails and steps are highlighted. 25 steps down then up 10 steps in to the auditorium (3 steps between rows). Theatre opens 1 hour before performance.
- Hearing impaired: Infrared system in the auditorium with 16 headsets, available from the box office with a deposit. Check with Box Office which seats in the auditorium have best reception.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium by prior arrangement with the theatre, alternatively staff are happy to dog-sit. You will be seated in an aisle seat.
- Wheelchairs: No spaces for people who need to remain in their wheelchairs. Transfer seating is available to Row A (3 spaces) and K (1 space). Access to Row A is through the Stalls Bar and Row K is up 14 steps. Wheelchair users must bring 2 people to help with the steps. The theatre can store a maximum of 3 wheelchairs per performance. Venue is not suitable for scooters.
- Toilets: 22 steps up from the foyer to women’s and men’s. More toilets off the Stalls Bar.
- Disabled toilets: No adapted WC.
- Bars: Foyer bar next to the Box Office. 25 steps to Stalls Bar (spacious, few seats). Drinks can be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium upon request.
- Legroom: Touch tours available on request.