Educating Rita touring production to resume at Minack in Cornwall

A touring production of Educating Rita that was halted when theatres closed in March is to be resurrected at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall.

It is being brought to the stage by David Pugh and Zoe Curnow, executive director of the Minack Theatre, and performances will begin on August 18, running until August 29.

The production stars Stephen Tompkinson as Frank and Jessica Johnson as Rita and is directed by Max Roberts.

Pugh said: “I am a producer, so I should produce. The idea of playing Educating Rita at the Minack Theatre is not only exciting but also a step towards re-opening all of our theatres.”

Curnow added: “Having sadly had to postpone our previously scheduled 2020 season, we are delighted to be forging new friendships with producers like David and are really excited to welcome Willy Russell and Stephen and Jessica to our beautiful theatre. Our fingers are crossed that the sun shines on us for the remainder of the summer.”