Eastern Angles and the New Wolsey Theatre are looking for three actors for 'Teechers,' their upcoming Autumn 2025 touring co-production.
This production will be directed by Eastern Angles Artistic Director Jake Smith (Stones In His Pockets & The Deep).
Workshop-style auditions will take place at the Eastern Angles Centre in Ipswich on Tuesday 29th July and Wednesday 30th July.
About the show:
Join Gail, Hobby and Salty as they present their hilarious end-of-term play and tell the tale of their new drama teacher’s progress at their chaotic school. After two terms of rowdy students, downtrodden colleagues and a system on the brink, will this idealistic teacher be swayed by the calmer waters of a local private school?
Written by John Godber, this high energy comedy is a modern theatre classic with a punchy political message about the state of our country’s education system.
The characters:
Ian “Salty” Salt – A school leaver, bright and fresh-faced, rather dirty appearance. Also plays Teacher B, Jeff Nixon, Pete Saxon, Oggy Moxon, Derek Basford, Mr Hatton and Deanie. Playing age: 16
Lillian “Hobby” Hobson – Shy. Also plays Mrs Cordelia Parry, Ms Jones, Mr Basford, Ron Simon “Piggy” Patterson, Oggy Moxon and Mrs Clifton. Playing age: 16
Gail Saunders – Loudmouth, bossy and full of enthusiasm. Also plays Teacher A, Mrs Maureen Whitham, Oggy Moxon, Mr Basford, Miss Prime, Barry Wobschall, Dennis, Doug and Mrs Coates. Playing age: 16
Important details:
A form of training in acting for the stage is desirable but not essential. This will be a professional contract and paid at UK Theatre MRSL 2 rate of £562 per week:
Rehearsal: 1st September – 20th September 2025
Tech: 22nd September – 25th September 2025
Tour: 25th September – 26th October 2025
After a run at the New Wolsey Theatre from 25th September – 4th October, Eastern Angles will tour the production on a variety of scale from village halls, regional theatres and schools.
In our pursuit to represent the East of England today, Teechers will be a diverse and inclusive production, we welcome actor applications from people of all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as deaf and disabled people, neurodivergent people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those who grew up or live in the East of England region within 25 miles of the New Wolsey Theatre.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements or if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this casting process.
Auditions will be taken as part of a group workshop audition. Please send a headshot or clear profile photo of yourself and a CV to: casting@easternangles.co.uk.
Deadline to apply: 12pm noon Friday 30th May.