Educating Rita -Written by Willy Russell, Directed by Jenifer Bryant

Susan (who initially calls herself Rita) becomes dissatisfied with the routine of her life. In an attempt to re-evaluate her inner self, she signs up for an Open University course in English Literature. The play opens as 'Rita' meets her tutor, Frank for the first time. Dr Frank Bryant is a middle-aged, bitter, alcoholic career academic who has taken on the tutorship to pay for his drink. While the two have an immediate and profound effect on one another, and their meeting brings positive changes to their personalities, Frank’s bitterness and cynicism return as he notices Susan beginning to adopt the pretensions of the University culture he despises. Educating Rita is somewhat funny, somewhat sad and extremely educational. If it doesn’t make you think about your own path in life, nothing will. Cast Director - Jenifer Bryant Susan (Rita) - Melissa Spiteri Dr Frank Bryant - Stephan Wheatley Q and A will be available for students after each daytime performance. All performances to be held at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre 1 Casula Rd Casula Performance Information Adults $25 Student/Concession $20 Performances to be held in the Performance Space Wed 23 March 10.30am Thurs 24 March 10.30am Fri 25 March 10.30am and 8.00pm Sat 26 March 2.00pm and 8.00pm For ticket booking and information contact the Box Office on 02 9824 1121 or boxoffice@casulapowerhouse.com, or visit the website at www.casulapowerhouse.com to book online.