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 Gray
Producer(s): Salisbury Playhouse, Royal Theatre Northampton, Derngate Theatre
Director: Simon Godwin
Design: David Farley
Lighting: Paul Dennant