This is a fantastic play, which anyone who has studied English in further education can appreciate. The passion of Rita and the disenchantment of Frank is well done; believable as well as comical. The set up is simplistic, taking place in one room (Frank's office) and Russell demonstrates real understanding for both of the characters and their backgrounds. A short, sweet, funny read.

I will always have a soft spot for this story as an English teacher I had at college, who very much reminded me of Frank, showed our class the film adaptation with Michael Caine and Julie Walters. Both film and play are great so if you've read/watched one of them, I highly recommend you try the other.