Details
Set in the 1960s in an English language school for foreigners, this tragicomic play is a humorous but ultimately moving account of several years in the lives of seven teachers. At the heart of the group is St. John Quartermaine - kind, pleasant and agreeable, but utterly hopeless as a teacher. An almost permanent feature in the staff room, he's always available to listen to the problems of his self-obsessed colleagues. But when a new Principal is appointed, Quartermaine's future looks precarious... This quintessentially British drama is written by Simon Gray with his characteristic sparkling wit.
Cast/Performers
Marty Cruickshank (Melanie),
Josh Cohen (Mark Sackling),
Sophie Shaw (Anita Manchip),
Ian Price (Eddie Loomis),
Jonas Armstrong (Derek Meadle),
Timothy Davies (Henry Windscape)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Simon GrayProducer(s):
Salisbury Playhouse,
Royal Theatre Northampton,
Derngate TheatreDirector:
Simon GodwinDesign:
David FarleyLighting:
Paul Dennant