Articles relating to: Willy Russell
“I’m attracted to slightly broken people who have a desire to get fixed.” Con O’Neill talks to Northern Soul
About halfway through my interview with Con O’Neill, I decide this is the right time to tell him that I love Dancin’ Thru The Dark.
Read the full story..Review: Educating Rita, Liverpool Playhouse
In Frank’s vast oval cave filled with books and booze, Scouse Rita lets the air in. But you know, something’s changed about our Rita, she knows what she wants more than before. She’s more in control.
Read the full story..Willy Russell: “writers have to be mavericks”
In an exclusive interview, Northern Soul’s Cathy Crabb chats to playwright, musician and novelist Willy Russell.
Read the full story..Educating Rita
The Library Theatre Company, Manchester, has a superb reputation. Attending their production of Willy Russell’s Educating Rita at The Lowry, I had high expectations. They were not met – they were surpassed with accomplished theatrical finesse.
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