People taking part in a drama workshop, talking, performing and playing games

Photos from a recent Out of Joint Inset Day

Wednesday 11 October 2017
Liverpool Everyman Theatre

Join Out of Joint for a fascinating day looking at the seminal Rita, Sue and Bob Too, which we’re touring in a major new production this autumn and winter.

Rita Sue and Bob Too was Andrea Dunbar’s second play, written when she was just 19 – she wrote her first at 15 – and offers a fresh and entirely authentic story of two teenage girls from a Bradford council estate, offered few aspirations or opportunities, and grabbing what excitement they can.

You’ll work with the play’s director, Max Stafford-Clark, who also directed the landmark original 1982 production when he was Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre. And with the help of actors from the show you will gain an insight into the rehearsal methods used to create the piece, as well as the extent of research involved within the rehearsal process to create the world of the play. This is an ideal opportunity for all teachers and professionals looking to understand the play in context, the work of Out of Joint and Max Stafford-Clark’s methods. Max Stafford-Clark is currently on the AQA syllabus as a prescribed practitioner.

The day includes a ticket to see Rita, Sue and Bob Too at the Liverpool Playhouse that evening at 5.30pm.

Book your place using the button below. For more information please contact Gina Abolins, Education Officer – [email protected] or call her on 0207 609 0207.

Wednesday 11 October 2017
Liverpool Everyman Theatre
10.30am to 4pm
Followed by a performance of Rita Sue and Bob Too at 5.30pm at Liverpool Playhouse. (running time 75mins approx)

Cost: £180 including lunch and performance ticket.




We are offering two partially subsidised places for teachers on our upcoming Inset day. These will be awarded on a case-by-case basis; to be considered for this please Download a Subsidised Place Application Form, fill it out and return to [email protected]

Feedback from our recent Inset Days has been very positive:

“It was a very interesting day full of technical insights and anecdotes that will be useful to me as a teacher. I could have listened to each of you discussing your work and the techniques for far longer – the time flew by.”
Rhianna Elsden, Queen Elizabeth School, Wimborne, 2016 

“It is a great insight into the rehearsal processes of Max Stafford-Clark and Out of Joint, filled with rich anecdotal stories and practical exercises.”
Anna Herrmann, Head of Education – Clean Break, 2017

“A great opportunity to experience first-hand, in-depth rehearsal and workshop techniques, with time to reflect and discuss. Such a treat for teachers who are always keeping to a tight schedule.”
Amanda Crellin, St Ivo School, 2017

Wednesday 11 October 2017
Liverpool Everyman Theatre
10.30am to 4pm
Followed by a performance of Rita Sue and Bob Too at 5.30pm at Liverpool Playhouse. (running time 75mins approx)

Cost: £180 including lunch and performance ticket.




We are offering two partially subsidised places for teachers on our upcoming Inset day. These will be awarded on a case-by-case basis; to be considered for this please Download a Subsidised Place Application Form, fill it out and return to [email protected]