Educating Rita GV originally published in the August

originally published in the August 2009 issue of National Geographic

Original vintage poster of the English blues singer

This copy is a printer's proof from the family archive of the Curwen Press and does not include advertising copy at the base of the poster which appeared on displayed versions

above a calendar for 1970

The image depicts Chairman Mao greeting crowns of banner waving Chinese citizens

Educating Rita GV originally published in the AugustOriginal poster for the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Educating Rita, written by Willy Russell, Piccadilly Theatre, 1980. The poster features a bold, pop art style illustration of Rita (played by Julie Walters) looking shocked while holding a copy of Shakespeare's Hamlet. From the archive of the printer G&B Arts. A higher resolution image is available for viewing on request.