Teechers at Rutland County Museum

'Teechers' by John Godber, the acclaimed playwright from Upton, West Yorkshire, is a sharp, fast-paced satire of the 1980s British school system that resonates just as powerfully today. Three rebellious students—Gail, Hobby, and Salty— take you on a high-energy journey, reenacting their final year at Whitewall High, a struggling comprehensive school.

At the heart of this play-within-a-play is Mr. Nixon, their enthusiastic drama teacher, who strives to ignite creativity and passion in his underprivileged students. Through caricatures of their eccentric classmates, disillusioned teachers, and rigid headmistress, the trio exposes the stark realities of a system that often stifles ambition. As the story unfolds, one question looms: will Mr. Nixon stay and fight for change, or will the lure of a prestigious private school prove too tempting to resist?