John Godber
John Godber is an actor, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Scary Bikers. Awards include Olivier Awards for Up 'N' Under (1984).
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
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Playwright
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Comedy
John Godber, April In Paris
Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Comedy
John Godber, On The Piste
Olivier Awards - 1985 - Comedy of the Year
John Godber, Bouncers
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Olivier Awards - 1984 - Comedy of the Year
John Godber, Up 'N' Under
Videos
TV: 2011 Tony Awards Winners Circle - John Larroquette: 'It's Nice to Now Be In the Club'
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-06-15 12:32:56
News
Review: BOUNCERS Dances Back to Boston
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 24, 2026
What did our critic think of BOUNCERS at The Modern Theatre At Suffolk University?
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 24, 2026
What did our critic think of BOUNCERS at The Modern Theatre At Suffolk University?
BOUNCERS Creates Immersive Street Theater Outside The Modern
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The cast of John Godber's BOUNCERS transforms The Modern Theatre's lobby and Washington Street into a disco setting, with tuxedo-clad performers interacting with passersby an hour before each performance.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026
The cast of John Godber's BOUNCERS transforms The Modern Theatre's lobby and Washington Street into a disco setting, with tuxedo-clad performers interacting with passersby an hour before each performance.
WOLF COUNTRY to Open at Wilton's Musical Hall in January
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
The John Godber Company announced WOLF COUNTRY, a new comedy about friendship and the supernatural set in Yorkshire. The production will run at Wilton's Musical Hall from January 25–27, 2027, with a press night on January 25.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
The John Godber Company announced WOLF COUNTRY, a new comedy about friendship and the supernatural set in Yorkshire. The production will run at Wilton's Musical Hall from January 25–27, 2027, with a press night on January 25.
Joanne ‘Mrs. JoJo’ Caidor to Choreograph BOUNCERS at The Modern Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2026
Joanne Caidor, founder of dance company Afmohip, will choreograph John Godber's BOUNCERS, a British comedy about four bouncers navigating a chaotic night at a UK discotheque, at The Modern Theatre in Boston.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2026
Joanne Caidor, founder of dance company Afmohip, will choreograph John Godber's BOUNCERS, a British comedy about four bouncers navigating a chaotic night at a UK discotheque, at The Modern Theatre in Boston.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 17, 2026- Lorna Courtney Talks THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and More
by - Sep 17, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 17, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
BOUNCERS and Chaotic Wrestling to Exchange Audiences
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
John Godber's play about four bouncers navigating a chaotic night at a UK discotheque will open at The Modern Theatre in Boston, with the cast and wrestlers from Chaotic Wrestling swapping appearances at each other's events.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
John Godber's play about four bouncers navigating a chaotic night at a UK discotheque will open at The Modern Theatre in Boston, with the cast and wrestlers from Chaotic Wrestling swapping appearances at each other's events.
THE HIGHWAYMAN to Return to Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
John Godber's award-nominated theatrical adventure THE HIGHWAYMAN will play Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre. The production stars Emilio Encinoso-Gil and Dylan Allcock, both nominated for Broadway World UK Awards.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026
John Godber's award-nominated theatrical adventure THE HIGHWAYMAN will play Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre. The production stars Emilio Encinoso-Gil and Dylan Allcock, both nominated for Broadway World UK Awards.
BOUNCERS to Open at The Modern Theatre in Boston
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026
John Godber's play about four bouncers navigating a chaotic night at a UK discotheque will run at The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, directed by Bill Doncaster.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026
John Godber's play about four bouncers navigating a chaotic night at a UK discotheque will run at The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, directed by Bill Doncaster.
THE HIGHWAYMAN to Tour the UK This Autumn, Stopping at Lancaster's The Dukes
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
John Godber's award-nominated THE HIGHWAYMAN embarks on a UK autumn tour, bringing its 4-star Yorkshire-set adventure to Lancaster's The Dukes, with original music by Ruby Macintosh and nominations from the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK Awards.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
John Godber's award-nominated THE HIGHWAYMAN embarks on a UK autumn tour, bringing its 4-star Yorkshire-set adventure to Lancaster's The Dukes, with original music by Ruby Macintosh and nominations from the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK Awards.
ALADDIN at Parr Hall to Star CORONATION STREET's Steven Arnold and Helen Flanagan
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Coronation Street actors Steven Arnold and Helen Flanagan will lead the cast of ALADDIN at Warrington's Parr Hall, joined by returning entertainer Daniel Dean, this time playing villain Abanazar.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Coronation Street actors Steven Arnold and Helen Flanagan will lead the cast of ALADDIN at Warrington's Parr Hall, joined by returning entertainer Daniel Dean, this time playing villain Abanazar.
JESSE NORTH IS BROKEN To Perform At Edinburgh Fringe
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
Martha Godber's one-woman show JESSE NORTH IS BROKEN, about a 25-year-old carer from Hull, will play The Pleasance at Edinburgh Fringe following a critically acclaimed world premiere at York Theatre Royal.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 14, 2026
Martha Godber's one-woman show JESSE NORTH IS BROKEN, about a 25-year-old carer from Hull, will play The Pleasance at Edinburgh Fringe following a critically acclaimed world premiere at York Theatre Royal.
THE HIGHWAYMAN Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
John Godber's THE HIGHWAYMAN, nominated for Best Lead and Supporting Actor at the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, will tour across nine UK cities in autumn 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
John Godber's THE HIGHWAYMAN, nominated for Best Lead and Supporting Actor at the 2025 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, will tour across nine UK cities in autumn 2026.
PUSS IN BOOTS and Five More Christmas Shows Will Come to Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre announced a six-show Christmas programme, headlined by PUSS IN BOOTS, alongside ghost stories, live music, comedy, and a new children's show for under-sixes.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre announced a six-show Christmas programme, headlined by PUSS IN BOOTS, alongside ghost stories, live music, comedy, and a new children's show for under-sixes.
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.
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.
The Society for Theatre Research Book Prize Unveils New Administrators and Judges for 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The Society for Theatre Research has announced that Gary Naylor and Kevin Wilson will serve as joint administrators of the 2026 STR Theatre Book Prize, taking over from longtime administrator Howard Loxton.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The Society for Theatre Research has announced that Gary Naylor and Kevin Wilson will serve as joint administrators of the 2026 STR Theatre Book Prize, taking over from longtime administrator Howard Loxton.
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.
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.
John Godber's BLACK TIE BALL Comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
The latest comedy from John Godber will come to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. In Black Tie Ball, at the SJT in November. Godber turns his laser gaze onto the fundraising ball in all its sophisticated pomp.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
The latest comedy from John Godber will come to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. In Black Tie Ball, at the SJT in November. Godber turns his laser gaze onto the fundraising ball in all its sophisticated pomp.
Wilton's Music Hall Reveals Spring Season 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Wilton's Music Hall, the world's oldest working Victorian music hall, has announced its 2026 spring season, kicking off the year with a wonderful array of theatre, music and opera.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Wilton's Music Hall, the world's oldest working Victorian music hall, has announced its 2026 spring season, kicking off the year with a wonderful array of theatre, music and opera.
Full Cast Set For The London Première of DO I LOVE YOU?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Following the success of its UK tour earlier this year, the John Godber Company has announced the return of Do I Love You? for its London première that runs at Wilton's Music Hall in March.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Following the success of its UK tour earlier this year, the John Godber Company has announced the return of Do I Love You? for its London première that runs at Wilton's Music Hall in March.
TEECHERS Will Embark on 2026 UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
The John Godber Company has announced the 2026 UK tour of John Godber's much-loved comedy Teechers, a classic of modern British theatre that remains as fresh and relevant today as when it was first written.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
The John Godber Company has announced the 2026 UK tour of John Godber's much-loved comedy Teechers, a classic of modern British theatre that remains as fresh and relevant today as when it was first written.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Godber been in?
John Godber has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has John Godber been in?
John Godber has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was John Godber's first West End show?
John Godber's first West End show was The Scary Bikers which opened in 2019
What awards has John Godber been nominated for?
Best Comedy (Olivier Awards) for April In Paris, Best Comedy (Olivier Awards) for On The Piste, Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Bouncers and Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Up 'N' Under.
What awards has John Godber won?
John Godber won the Olivier Award for Comedy of the Year for Up 'N' Under.
How many shows has John Godber written?
John Godber has written 2 shows including Bouncers (Playwright), The Scary Bikers (Playwright).
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