Teechers Review - Theatre Royal - Bury St Edmunds

Here is a great review of 'Teechers' from 'Glen's Theatre Blog' ....



'School-days are supposedly the happiest days of our lives and, for those of us who left school far too many years ago to recall, still provide some vivid memories.


Despite changes in fashions and teaching practices, the same character traits still inhabit our classrooms. The bullies, the nerdy, the under-achievers, the ones lacking self confidence – and that’s just the staff.' Click here to continue reading..

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Teechers Trailer starring our lovely Zoe Lister

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Teechers Review

Taken from What's on Stage.


Here is a review of Zoe in the comedy play Teechers

Venue: The Lowry
Where: Salford
Date Reviewed: 8 September 2010
WOS Rating: 4 Stars


John Godber's Teechers was written in 1987 but due to the fact most of us have met many of his affectionately drawn characters, it remains an absolute hoot.

As a teacher, myself - I laughed non stop as each situation is spot on, particularly scenes in smoke-filled staffrooms and the bear pit, often referred to as a playground!

We follow a new Drama teacher, full of ideas and willing to try and turn any waif or stray around, as the stuffing is knocked out of him. Other memorable characters include a Head of Drama, who feels the whole world is a stage and a nervous wall flower who can often be found clutching a copy of the TES, crying.

These classic comic creations are bought to life by a terrific trio of actors who remain game for two frenetic hours. The undoubted star of the show is Claire Eden who can change roles by just pulling a face. She is a very fine actress and I look forward to seeing her on stage in the future.

Peter McMillan is also wonderful as the fresh faced tutor with great intentions and a variety of other equally well delivered turns. Zoe Lister proves, like Rupert Hill that there is life after soap, perhaps best known for her role as Zoe Carpenter in Hollyoaks, she earns her stage stripes.

The only minor flaw are the references to typing pools and smoking at work that jar with the X Factor and James Blunt mentions.

Fortunately though, this does not stop Teechers from being bloody funny and top of the class.


- by Glenn Meads

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Zoe in a play called 'American Bytes Back'

Zoe will be in another play called 'American Bytes Back' from the 10th until 14th of August at Lost Theatre in London. It's the UK Premiere of seven TEN MINUTE plays that reflect the diversity of American life. You can buy tickets on the link below!


BUY TICKETS HERE

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Tour dates for Teechers!

Here are the tour dates for when Zoe will be in the play Teechers. Just click on the picture to enlarge!



Everyone go see it! Sure Zoe will be amazing!

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Zoe Lister will be in a play called Pitching In

Zoe Lister will be in a play called 'Pitching In' at the Latitude festival, July 2010! I have no idea which dates? I do know the festival is on from the 15th until the 18th of July though! So maybe it's all weekend?

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Zoe Lister to tour in the play 'TEECHERS'

Some more amazing news, I love it!
Zoe will be touring the UK in the play 'TEECHERS' as Gail Saunders from the 16th of August until the 4th of December, 2010. Presented by Hull Truck Theatre Company. Cannot wait to see this, here is a little about it..



Starring Zoe Lister (Hollyoaks)

Remember your school days? The dreaded detentions, soggy semolina, snogging behind the bike sheds and breaktime bust-ups?! Well prepare to be catapulted back to the classroom and take a raw and riotous look at life in a typical British school, in this classic comedy from BAFTA winner John Godber.

Meet the staff; the trendy young Drama teacher making his shaky debut; the Deputy Head who rules the school with an iron rod; the gentle Humanities teacher who is desperate for a quiet life; Doug, the grumpy old Caretaker, and the Headmistress – a boisterous battleaxe and some-time Amateur Dramatics star! And prepare yourselves for the pupils; a wayward mob of disruptive delinquents – determined to wreak havoc, hormones and horror throughout the school!
Nostalgia, mischief and mayhem reign supreme in this classic classroom drama!

Class warfare, teacher’s tantrums, sex and the shortcomings of the state system – marvellously funny
The Times

I only know of some of the dates so far, they are..

Dates for Buxton Opena House, Buxton.
13th-17th of September 2010. 7:30pm.
Tickets: Here

Dates for Derby Playhouse Theatre, Derby.
26th - 30th of October 2010. 7:30pm / Matinee 2:30pm Weds & Sat
Tickets: Here

Will post the rest when I know them!

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