John Godber's Teechers opens at Bridlington Spa before heading for Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
Teechers, the much-loved comedy by John Godber, will be opening at Bridlington Spa before moving on to the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough early in the new year.
The production, brought to you by the John Godber Company, revisits one of Godber’s best-known works – re-imagined for 2026 with fresh vitality, cutting humour and an affectionate tribute to the chaos and charm of school life.
The show offers a fresh take on the classic, retaining all the wild energy and laughter of the original while updating the design, pacing and ensemble dynamic for a contemporary audience.
It features a strong creative team, directed by Jane Thornton, and includes local actors Jo Patmore and Sophie Suddaby.
Teechers was written in 1984 and was originally staged in 1987 by the Hull Truck Theatre Company at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
“Teechers remains a razor-sharp and uproarious examination of school life, capturing the hilarity, heartbreak and unexpected humanity behind the classroom doors,” said Jane.
Opening at Bridlington Spa gives the show a coast-side launchpad in East Yorkshire, underscoring the company’s commitment to bringing high-quality theatre to vibrant regional venues.
Teechers is on at Bridlington Spa on Thursday January 29 and Friay January 30.
Tickets are now on sale via the Bridlington Spa Box Office on 01262 678258 and online at: http://- https://www.bridspa.com/event-details/?entry=00-teec26https://www.bridspa.com/event-details/?entry=00-teec26
It is on at the Stephen Joseph Theatre from Monday February 9 until Thursday February 12.
Tickets: on 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com