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John Godber's TEECHERS Comes To Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026

The latest show from the John Godber Company will come to Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. It's the end of term and John Godber's hilarious comedy masterpiece, Teechers, has been reset for post-Covid times.

Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favourite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

DO I LOVE YOU? by John Godber to be Presented at Smock Alley Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Four nights only (18-21 March 2026), the Smock Alley Theatre will open its doors to the Irish premiere of Do I Love You?, a dynamic new Northern Soul comedy from the multi-award-winning British playwright John Godber.

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.