Laura Dos Santos News

Educating Rita stars Tim Pigott-Smith as university professor Frank, and newcomer Laura Dos Santos as the brash young hairdresser who discovers a passion for English literature, in a production that is ‘Superb, humorous and deeply moving. A truly great play.'

Starting July 8, The Menier Chocolate Factory's two play revivals --- EDUCATING RITA and SHIRLEY VALENTINE, will transfer to the West End at Trafalgar Studios. The two plays previously ran in repertory through May 8. Playing in repertory again EDUCATING RITA and SHIRLEY VALENTINE will have their official opening on July 26.

Educating Rita & Shirley Valentine plays the Trafalgar Studios. The Trafalgar Studios are located in Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY

Following a sell-out season at the Menier Chocolate Factory Willy Russell's Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine will transfer to the West End for a limited 16 week run. Tim Pigott-Smith joins Laura Dos Santos in Educating Rita with Meera Syal reprising her role in Shirley Valentine.

The Menier Chocolate Factory will present the first major London revivals of Willy Russell's award-winning Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine, playing in repertoire from 26 March to 08 May, with the press day on 08 April.

The Menier Chocolate Factory will present the first major London revivals of Willy Russell's award-winning Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine, playing in repertoire from 26 March to 08 May, with the press day on 08 April.

Variety reports this morning that A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC helmer, Trevor Nunn, is set to direct a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ASPECTS OF LOVE for London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Nunn directed the show's premiere in 1987, as well.