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Ahigh-energy play featuring a witty take on life at a modern comphrehensive school promises to fill the Strule Arts Centre with laughter later this month – and it also aims to inspire the youth of today to study drama.
Presented by the award-winning Bruiser Theatre Company, ‘Teechers’ sees three Year 11s exuberantly sketch the new drama teacher’s progress through two terms of recalcitrant classes, cynical colleagues, and obstructive caretakers through their hilarious end-of-term play.
The disillusioned Jeff Nixon then departs for the safe waters of a private school, leaving behind his students, whose youthful irreverence gives way to despair.
Brought to the Omagh stage on February 21 at 7.30pm with break-neck comedy, and breathtaking ensemble performances, the modern classic is a vital commentary on education for the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’.
Playwright, John Godber also explained that Teechers ‘attempts to demonstrate the effect that exposure to the arts has on young people’.
“At the heart of Teechers is the very real assertion that the arts, and especially drama, should form an essential part of the school curriculum,” he said.
Bruiser Theatre Company is renowned for its fast-paced and engaging performances.
Under the meticulous direction of Lisa May, artistic director, Teechers has been reimagined for a wider audience following its successful tour of NI post primary schools in 2022.
“The play flies at breakneck speed,” Lisa said.
“It is witty, and communicates a poignant message about educational inequality and class division.
“In a climate of cuts to arts and education sectors, this classroom comedy is sadly all too relevant for today’s audience.”
Teechers is supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Belfast City Council.
Dr Damian Smyth, joint-head of Literature, Drama and Dance, Arts Council of Northern Ireland said that the Arts Council of Northern Ireland is ‘delighted’ to support Bruiser Theatre Company with their Northern Ireland-wide live tour of ‘Teechers’.
“Thanks to National Lottery Players, Bruiser will tour this wonderful play to audiences across the region, helping to bring great art to all,” he said. “Don’t miss this!”
‘Teechers’, presented by Bruiser Theatre Company, will take place at The Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, on February 21, beginning at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £15 per person, or £13 consession. To book, please visit: www.struleartscentre.co.uk
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