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ONE PUNCH Comes To Home Manchester
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

The John Godber Company is bringing the brand new play ONE PUNCH to HOME theatre in Manchester in February after sold-out runs in East Yorkshire. Learn more here!

Guildford Fringe Theatre Company Sets Cast For SHAKERS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

Guildford Fringe Theatre Company presents John Godber and Jane Thornton's comedy drama, Shakers, at The Fallen Angel – the company's year-round cabaret and theatre venue on Guildford's High Street – from 15-25 (excl. 19 & 20) May 2023 at 7.30pm. 

John Godber and Jane Thornton Are LIVING ON FRESH AIR at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

The John Godber Company is bringing a brand-new John Godber comedy to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month.

Guildford Fringe Theatre Company Announces 2023 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2023

Guildford Fringe Theatre Company's Managing Director Charlotte Wyschna and Founder Nick Wyschna will present a packed programme of shows and events in 2023, including Guildford Fringe Festival which celebrates its 10th birthday this summer. 

New Season of Visiting Work Announced For Winter/Spring 2023 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2022

A season of visiting shows at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre has been announced. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Announces Programme of Autumn/Winter Visiting Productions
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2022

A packed programme of visiting productions has been announced for the autumn and winter of 2022 at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Cast Announced For John Godber's TEECHERS LEAVERS '22
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2022

Hull Truck Theatre continues to raise the bar with its exciting 50th anniversary programme with a world premiere from playwright John Godber OBE, who has re-imaged his critically acclaimed 'Teechers', originally performed in 1987, for the leavers of 2022.

John Godber's SUNNY SIDE UP! Comes to The Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021

The show premiered at the SJT at the end of October last year, just before the start of the second lockdown. It played to (socially distanced) sell-out houses, and will again be performed before a socially distanced audience.

Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Announces Autumn/Winter 2020 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2020

An innovative autumn and winter season for 2020 at Scarborougha??s Stephen Joseph Theatre has been carefully crafted to combine live theatre for socially distanced audiences with digital work for those that prefer to stay at home.

John Godber's SCARY BIKERS Extends London Run Due To Popular Demand
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2019

BWW Review: SCARY BIKERS, Trafalgar Studios
by Gary Naylor - Apr 9, 2019

John Godber's Brexity flavoured two-hander examines loneliness in late middle-age with warmth, humour and no little insight - a gem.

ALL MY SONS Leads April's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Mar 31, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Arthur Miller and Caryl Churchill to Don Quixote and zombie gore, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!

BWW Interview: John Godber Talks SCARY BIKERS at Trafalgar Studios
by Gary Naylor - Mar 24, 2019

John Godber talks about his life in theatre and about his Brexit flavoured play, Scary Bikers, running at Trafalgar Studios in April.

John Godber's SCARY BIKERS Will Make London Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2019

SCARY BIKERS, starring the BAFTA Award-winning duo of John Godber and Jane Thornton, makes its London debut in April 2019 at the famous Trafalgar Studios on Whitehall.

Maxine Peake, Gemma Jones and Martha Goober to Perform in The Old Vic's Inaugural ONE VOICE Event
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2016

The Old Vic today announces the full programme for the inaugural One Voice performance today 26 November.

Maxine Peake, Gemma Jones and Martha Goober to Perform in The Old Vic's Inaugural ONE VOICE Event
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016

The Old Vic today announces the full programme for the inaugural One Voice performance on Saturday 26 November.

60-Second Plays by Hare, Godber, Norris, McAndrew and Firth Come to Life in SIXTY BY SIXTY at SJT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2015

David Hare, John Godber, Deborah McAndrew, Tim Firth, Barney Norris and Vanessa Brooks are just some of the playwrights whose 60-second plays will be brought to life in a special performance at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

60-Second Plays by Hare, Godber, Norris, McAndrew and Firth Come to Life in SIXTY BY SIXTY at SJT, Oct 31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2015

David Hare, John Godber, Deborah McAndrew, Tim Firth, Barney Norris and Vanessa Brooks are just some of the playwrights whose 60-second plays will be brought to life in a special performance at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

Sedos Sets Summer Season
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 17, 2015

The Summer Season is a bold, ambitious, new project from Sedos, the City of London's premier amateur theatre company, involving 43 actors, 14 social events, 6 directors, 6 performances, 5 workshops and 3 free events.