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Educating Rita goes back to its Liverpool roots for landmark anniversary run

One of the Liverpool playwright Willy Russell's most famous works is returning to his home city.

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Gallery: Educating Rita from 1981 to 2015

Bill Gaunt and Kate Fitzgerald in the original run of Educating Rita at the Liverpool Playhouse. Credit: Alan Martin/Playhouse
Here's Kate Fitzgerald as Rita, during its first run in Liverpool. Credit: Alan Martin/Playhouse
Bill Gaunt played Frank during the Liverpool run in 1981. Credit: Alan Martin/Playhouse
Julie Walters, seen here with Prince Philip at the film premier in 1983, played Rita in the play's debut run. Credit: Press Association.
Leanne Best and Con O’Neill have taken the rolls of Rita and Frank in 2015. Credit: Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse
Leanne Best and Con O’Neill in dress rehearsals on stage at the Playhouse. Credit: ITV News.
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Educating Rita goes back to its Liverpool roots for landmark anniversary run

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