**Winner : COMEDY OF THE YEAR in the West End **
Strictly Limited Season

GEORGE HENARE stars in this classic comedy from the author of 'Shirley Valentine' and 'Blood Brothers'.

Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to drink and bury himself in his books. Enter Rita, a forthright 26 year-old hairdresser who is eager to learn. After weeks of cajoling, Rita slowly wins over the very hesitant Frank with her innate insight and refusal to accept no for an answer. Their relationship as teacher and student blossoms, ultimately giving Frank a new sense of self and Rita the knowledge she so craves. The play became a hit film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters.

"Warmly written... It is the interchange of feeling and realization of new approaches to life on both sides that make this play of particular interest." -London Telegraph

"A marvelous play, painfully funny and passionately serious; a hilarious social documentary; a fairy tale with a quizzical, half happy ending." -London Times

George Henare and kiwi actress Jodie Hillock bring Frank and Rita to life for two weeks only in this first production for Auckland's newest professional theatre company.

Newmarket Stage Company is an initiative between business and the arts to bring high quality, live theatre to Newmarket's nightlife, operating out of the Opera Factory Theatre, Eden St., Newmarket.

NB: Parking available directly opposite the Factory Theatre for only $6! The Tournament Car Park in Eden Street has extended evening hours for Educating Rita audiences, opening until midnight with a special evening rate. Another reason to love Newmarket!