Three individuals in school uniforms sit confidently against a bright yellow background. Doodles of a halo, devil horns, and hearts are above them, adding a playful tone. The text reads "John Godber's Teechers" and "New Year, Same Problems."

Teechers

John Godber Company
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About Teechers

New year... same problems!

It's the end of term and Godber’s hilarious comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post-Covid times. Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their B.Tech Performance exam to showcase their work.  

What follows is a funny, fast moving, hard hitting account of life at Whitewall Academy as they play staff, students and site premises managers, including the new drama teacher Ms Nixon who has helped get them into drama and changed their lives.  

But as Salty, Gail and Hobby conclude their performance and leave state education, it appears that Miss Nixon is moving on too... to the local private school. 

"10 out of 10!"

The Times

"Joyous energetic and bitter about educational inequalities."

The Guardian

"Teechers fizzes, with its high octane European theatre style."

Belfast Times

"Edgy, observational, funny, political and hard hitting."

The British Theatre Guide

Extra Info

For Schools

Access the Teechers education pack by clicking here. 

Captioned Performance

Wednesday 11 March 2026, 7:30PM

Post-Show Q&A

Thursday 12 March 2026, 2:30PM

Creative Team

Written by John Godber

Directed by Jane Thornton

Design by Graham Kirk

Cast

Levi Payne as Salty

Sophie Suddaby as Hobby

Jo Patmore as Gail

Production Team

Stage Management by Sarah Follon

Produced by The John Godber Company

Interview with John Godber

Download the full interview here.

Image gallery

Gallery

  • A woman in a yellow shirt holds a blue chair aloft, while a man in a tie, kneeling, aims a toy gun playfully. The scene suggests a humorous, dramatic play.
  • A person in a yellow shirt sits casually on a blue chair, feet on a table. Background includes colourful lockers and blue curtains, creating a relaxed setting.
  • A person in a school uniform sits at a desk on stage, making a comical, exaggerated face. The backdrop shows the word "TEECHERS" in black letters. The mood is humorous.
  • Three actors on stage, one in a plaid jacket, carrying suitcases against a blue backdrop with a colourful "Teechers" sign. They appear thoughtful.
  • A woman in a colourful plaid jacket and yellow shirt stands next to a person in a school uniform adjusting sunglasses on stage. A banner reading "TEECHERS" is visible behind them, creating a humorous theatrical scene.
  • Three actors in school uniforms stand on a stage, holding bags, with a colourful "Teechers" sign in the background, conveying a school scene.
  • Man in a white shirt and striped tie stands on stage with arms raised joyfully. Background shows colourful "TEECHERS" sign, blue lighting.
  • Three actors perform on stage. A woman in a colourful jacket strikes a pose between two seated actors in school unform. Blue lighting sets a dramatic tone.
  • Three performers dance energetically on stage, pointing at the audience. A bright "Teechers" banner hangs behind them, creating a lively, playful atmosphere.
  • A person in a blue suit and striped tie performs energetically on stage, wearing a backward cap. The background is illuminated in vibrant blue, conveying excitement and drama.
  • A lively stage scene shows a man reading energetically from a book, wearing a colourful scarf. Beside him, a person in a beanie and reflective vest mops the floor.
  • A man in a white shirt and blue striped tie smiles while holding a backpack strap. Behind him, a colourful banner reads "Teechers" against a blue backdrop.
  • Two performers energetically interact on stage with a red backdrop reading "TEECHERS." One leaps off a chair, while the other reacts in surprise.

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