Following on from last year’s hugely successful tour of Teechers, the education team kicked off 2007 with a brand new production of John Godber’s classic play, Bouncers, touring to some 75 local schools. Please contact us for details of future tours.

“I enjoyed the workshop a lot, I felt I could be myself and not feel intimidated by anyone."

"They made the experience really enjoyable as they were in complete control of what they were doing"

"It is great to witness a warm, creative environment for the pupils to work in"

“The Teechers tour, yet another superb performance and workshop. Thank you very much!”
Comments from pupils and teachers from recent schools tours of Bouncers and Teechers

What we can offer schools

Condensed versions of the plays are performed by a cast of professional actors, who then lead the students through an exciting workshop focusing on the style of performance and themes raised within the play.

Plays to Workshop: Shakers, Bouncers, Teechers

Group Size
Maximum number of students necessary for each group is 30
Minimum number of students necessary for each group is 10

Space
If working with max number on a practical task, a drama studio/large space is required.
If working with min number on a technical task, a classroom would be satisfactory.

Facilitators
1 facilitator + 1 teacher
2 facilitators There should usually be 2 facilitators per group
A teacher must always be present

Costs
1 facilitator for 1 full day (two 3 hour sessions) £180 per facilitator
1 facilitator for ½ day (two 1 ½ hour sessions) £90 per facilitator
Planning and Development £75 (If required)
Admin charges £25 (If required)
Travel Expenses (If required)

Workshop Activities/Ideas
Theatre styles and conventions including physical theatre - can be related to the production
Text based / Script analysis
Character Development
Set Design
Page to Stage
Business Systems in the workplace - Roles of Staff
Performance Technique
Social / Political Influences, eg. 'Make Poverty History'
Anything specific to GCSEs
Issue-based workshops

Post-Show Talk Back
A public post-show talkback takes place after every main Hull Truck production (one per show, usually Tuesday evenings), however are happy to organise an additional talk specifically for your group if you are unable to make it on this date.

School Tours
We run an annual schools tour so please contact your local LEA if you are interested for 2008.