John Godber
Similarly, when was the play teechers written?
1984
Also Know, what genre is teechers? A LIGHT HEARTED COMEDY SET IN A BRITISH COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IN THE MID EIGHTIES, JOHN GODBER'S TEECHERS LOOKS AT THE BRITISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM WITH A TWIST OF CONTROVERSY AND HUMOUR.
Secondly, why was the play teechers written?
He creates worlds and characters that ordinary people can relate to. Godber writes with a fast paced and energetic style to keep audiences on their toes and intrigued about what's coming next. His use of language in Teechers is carefully chosen to create honest portrayals of recognisable characters.
Who directed teechers?
Harry Blumenau
Who was John Godber influenced by?
I was influenced by the writings of the German theatre especially Buchner and Brecht, but the German plays of the 1970's/80's and in particular by a play called Stallerhof, which was written by Franz Xavier Kroetz, have influenced my style here.What influenced John Godber to write teechers?
'Teechers' was inspired by his life as the Head of Drama at Minsthorpe High School and 'Blood, Sweat and Tears' was influenced by his young, hard, beaten and fearful life experiences, such as when he bullied by a semi-professional boxer.What is Godbers style?
Godber's earlier style utilises an interest in German Expressionism, an economic and physical style inspired by this and the inspiration of Bretton Hall Head of School (Drama) John Hodgson. His later and more naturalistic style reflects his growth as a member of the middle classes and an Ayckbournesque world of drama.Why did Godber write bouncers?
In fact 'Bouncers' was originally inspired by Kiko's in Pontefract, a Polynesian style night club with fake palm trees. "It's a celebration of the fantastic Bacchanalian aspects of urban night life. Forget 'Look Back in Anger', let's get out there - let's get pissed up," says Godber.