At my school we got to act out some of the play and we even got to go and watch a performance if it. I had to do the play for gcses so I ordered a copy of the play and read it occasionally as I find it epic. Film adaptation of the play, would be brilliant. Hello Mr Russell, I’m just letting you know that you should make a blood brothers film. but was at one time the young student who felt anything was possible? Just a thought. A thought occurred to me - are you both parts in this play? Are you, like me, the middle aged teacher, a bit tired of it all, wanting to throw students out of a window. Adres Ruizĭear Willy Russell, I am a 52 year old English Teacher, having just watched the brilliant film version of Educating Rita again. Without any doubt, I would give a chance to other similar books. This ceirtainly encouraged many women to fight for their rights and become who they really wanted to be. While I initially didn´t expect anything from the book, I absolutely loved how it showed the situation of many women in the early seventies who had to fight against the world in order to be taken into account, while they were expected to sit down and cook for their husbands. It's amazing how the author shows the importance of knowledge and education in order to achieve whatever you want and get freedom and independence to take control of your life. Julia Garciaĭear Mister Russell, I am a highschool student that have read Educating Rita and I would like to say that I didn't expect this play to be one of my favourites. Willy Russell, thanks for writing this play, I will read more books like yours since now. Also, the message that the book shows: if you want to change, it is never late, is amazing. I have never thought that a play in English was going to be so good.
Carmen Lĭear Willy Russell: I have read your book, Educating Rita, for my English class. This book has impressed me well because it shows the importance of being educated and it teaches us to never give up and to work hard and constantly in order to achieve our goals no matter what age we are. However, I'm so glad I've got to read this wholesome play which shows the strong will of a woman in the 80s to learn and be part of an educated society. Maialen BujandaĪt all moments I was laughing around my house while reading it, my parents must be thinking I'm mad.
I am looking forward to reading more of your interesting books and novels. I am fascinated with all the themes that appear in it, like literature, education, social classes. I love Rita and the evolution she has in the play. I have just read your book Educating Rita. My students have been reading Educating Rita for decades now, and it never fails, they are always impressed by your book, have a great time reading it and I believe they learn from it!!! Thank you so much!!! P Valorĭear Willy Russel, I am 18 years old. Please use the Contact Form to add your comments.