3 – 7 May
**2.30pm Saturday matinee added**
Frank is an embittered English professor, who hides himself in his books and heavy drinking.
When Rita, a young, hairdresser with dreams and aspirations, decides to enrol on an Open University course to expand her horizons, she doesn’t realise that she’ll be dealing with the cantankerous Frank in their one-to-one lessons.
But despite their differences, it seems like each has a lot to teach the other…
Written by one of the UK’s best-loved playwrights, Willy Russell and running almost continually since it’s 1980 RSC-produced West End debut, this hilarious and heartwarming comedy is as relevant today as when it was penned over 40 years ago.
This is Schoolhouse’s ninth production, and their second consecutive Willy Russell play, after their glowingly received Shirley Valentine which relaunched the Alma’s post-lockdown season after their sell-out run in 2019.
Approx running time 1 hour 45 (including interval)
All tickets include a £1 admin fee
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The Alma Theatre has been serving the community for 25 years and has never been the recipient of ACE or other funding. We have been offering reduced rates, preferential box office splits and extended promo support to aid the recovery from the past year and a half. Your help will enable us to continue bringing fantastic stories to your local theatre. 50% of your donation will go to the Alma Theatre, and 50% to our in-house company, Schoolhouse Productions.
Location
Alma Tavern and Theatre, BS82HY
