Rita, Sue & Bob Too
by ANDREA DUNBAR
Yorkshire Tour
October - November 2022
Teaser Trailer Summer 2021
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★★★★★
" Ashley and Fretwell have done Dunbar justice "
Fairy Powered Productions
★★★★★
" I haven't laughed quite that much as an audience member in a long time "
North West End
★★★★
" Fierce and Funny: An immensely entertaining production "
The Reviews Hub
Rita, Sue and Bob Too is a twisted, dark and hilarious comedy drama that tells the story of Rita and Sue, two working class girls from a rundown council estate who are about to finish their final year at school. In their spare time, they earn money babysitting for married couple Bob and Michelle. Behind Michelle’s back, Bob embarks on an affair with both Rita and Sue, who take it in turns with him in his car in the countryside. It is only a matter of time before Michelle and Sue's parents finds out and when they do sparks most definitely fly!
Andrea Dunbar’s semi-autobiographical work is a funny, touching and vibrant play, full of wicked humour and is a stark snapshot of 1980s northern working-class life, under an increasingly repressive Tory government. In 1986, the play was adapted into a film of the same name, and attracted a cult following due to its intimate portrayal of ordinary people’s lives
"Theatrical Powerhouse*" Diva Productions (Chicago, The Sound Of Music, The Full Monty and the sell out Rita, Sue and Bob Too (2017) are proud to be presenting this iconic production live on stage across Yorkshire in Autumn 2022.
" Ashley and Fretwell have done Dunbar justice "
Fairy Powered Productions
★★★★★
" I haven't laughed quite that much as an audience member in a long time "
North West End
★★★★
" Fierce and Funny: An immensely entertaining production "
The Reviews Hub
Rita, Sue and Bob Too is a twisted, dark and hilarious comedy drama that tells the story of Rita and Sue, two working class girls from a rundown council estate who are about to finish their final year at school. In their spare time, they earn money babysitting for married couple Bob and Michelle. Behind Michelle’s back, Bob embarks on an affair with both Rita and Sue, who take it in turns with him in his car in the countryside. It is only a matter of time before Michelle and Sue's parents finds out and when they do sparks most definitely fly!
Andrea Dunbar’s semi-autobiographical work is a funny, touching and vibrant play, full of wicked humour and is a stark snapshot of 1980s northern working-class life, under an increasingly repressive Tory government. In 1986, the play was adapted into a film of the same name, and attracted a cult following due to its intimate portrayal of ordinary people’s lives
"Theatrical Powerhouse*" Diva Productions (Chicago, The Sound Of Music, The Full Monty and the sell out Rita, Sue and Bob Too (2017) are proud to be presenting this iconic production live on stage across Yorkshire in Autumn 2022.
The Company
Rita ... Emma Hooker
Sue ... Polly Lovegrove
Bob ... Dale Vaughan
Dad ... Andrew Ashley
Mum ... Alison Gibson
Michelle ... Charlotte Spowage
Sam ... George North
Sue ... Polly Lovegrove
Bob ... Dale Vaughan
Dad ... Andrew Ashley
Mum ... Alison Gibson
Michelle ... Charlotte Spowage
Sam ... George North
Polly Lovegrove
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Director - Andrew Ashley
Touring & Production Manager - Andy Fretwell
Lighting Design - Adam Moore
Sound Design - Grant Rayner
Properties/Set - Susie Rowley
Assistant Stage Manager - Laura Hancock
Assistant Stage Manager - Gary Kidd
Costume Supervisor - Charlotte Spowage
Lighting - Edward Dick
Rita, Sue and Bob Too was first performed at The Royal Court Theatre, London on 14 October 1982.
Please note that strong language, partial nudity and adult themes feature throughout this production.
Running Time: approx 2 hours 20 minutes with a 20 minute interval.
