Teechers Online: Blackeyed Theatre

I am a huge fan of Teechers and have taught it many times over the years. I really enjoyed this performance; the cast worked as a fantastic ensemble and brought Godber's characters to life with skill, enthusiasm and originality. Teechers is as relevant now as it was when Godber wrote it and the modern tweaks to the text, the cultural references in addition to the music choices put this production firmly in the ‘relevant now’ category. This works on two levels: relevant, engaging and entertaining for a modern audience, while still delivering a pertinent message.

There are three actors with a simple set that comprises three tables and three chairs and yet we are transported to Whitewall School and the teachers and students that inhabit it. There is so much to enjoy in this production, Mrs Parry is as hilarious as I have ever seen and a modern take on bouncy Miss Prime stood out. I especially liked Nicole Black's interpretation of Doug the caretaker and Oggy Moxon's speech performed as a rap is brilliant. The addition of choreography to the play is a further element that makes this performance feel contemporary.