Ready Reference Treatise: Educating Rita

“Educating Rita” by British playwright Willy Russell first premiered at The Warehouse, London, in June 1980.

It is a stage comedy. The play is for two actors. The entire play is set in the office of an Open University lecturer.

It is regarded as Willy Russell’s one of the most regarded works. It is also considered to be one of the most popular works for the drama theatre in the late 20th century.

The play is based on the playwright’s own experiences. He had grown up in a working class environment in Liverpool. He was not able to attend college until his twenties.

Ready Reference Treatise: Educating Rita
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Act One
Act Two
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis