John Godber News

THE WEDDING SINGER Starring Ray Quinn and Ruth Madoc is Coming to Manchester Opera House

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2017

Dan Looney in association with Paulden Hall Productions, Tom O'Connell Productions, Jason Haigh-Ellery and Tim Lawson present The Wedding Singer.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsals for STAND UP STAND UP at the Stephen Joseph Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 20, 2017

Stand Up Stand Up, a brand new play by the Olivier Award-winning Jim Cartwright, visits the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, next month as part of a UK tour, following its premiere at Theatre Royal Wakefield.

Ruth Madoc Replaces Barbara Rafferty in THE WEDDING SINGER in Glasgow, Edinburgh

by BWW News Desk — April 11, 2017

Scottish actress Barbara Rafferty has unfortunately had to withdraw from the role of Grandma Rosie in the musical The Wedding Singer due to personal circumstances.

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to Produce BRASSED OFF

by BWW News Desk — January 4, 2017

???????Today, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre officially announced that it will produce a brand new production of BRASSED OFF, marking the first major production to be produced in-house at the venue for more than 40 years.

Further Casting Confirmed for THE WEDDING SINGER

by BWW News Desk — December 5, 2016

Further casting has been confirmed for the sparkling new production of The Wedding Singer, the hilarious musical based on the hit film, ahead of its arrival at the King's Theatre in Glasgow on April 18 for five nights.

Further Cast Confirmed for THE WEDDING SINGER 2017 UK Tour

by BWW News Desk — November 29, 2016

A sparkling new production of The Wedding Singer, the hilarious musical based on the hit film, will tour the UK in 2017 opening on Friday 10 February at Leicester Curve.

Maxine Peake, Gemma Jones and Martha Goober to Perform in The Old Vic's Inaugural ONE VOICE Event

by BWW News Desk — November 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 — November 18, 2016

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

Daniel Radcliffe to Return to West End in Old Vic's ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD

by Marianka Swain — October 6, 2016

The Old Vic today announced further programming, casting and dates for the 2016-17 season, both on and off the main stage.

Warrington Is Prescribed a Dose of Laughter with NHS Comedy THIS MIGHT HURT

by Liz Cearns — September 26, 2016

Popular playwright John Godber has put a comedic spin on dealing with the NHS and the prognosis is This Might Hurt.

Top 10 Plays Set In School

by Marianka Swain — September 7, 2016

Education, education, education - it's an inescapable topic in theatre.

Stephen Joseph Theatre Announces Winter Season

by Marianka Swain — August 31, 2016

There's a warming winter line-up at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this year, including a brand new play by Alan Ayckbourn and the Scarborough directorial debut of the theatre's new Artistic Director, Paul Robinson.

Cast Announced for ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL at Finborough Theatre

by Marianka Swain — August 30, 2016

Full casting is announced today for the UK premiere of the hit Off Broadway musical ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL, composed by Joshua Schmidt, with libretto by Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, and based on the classic play by Elmer Rice.

Barbara Rafferty Joins THE WEDDING SINGER at King's Theatre Glasgow Next Spring

by BWW News Desk — August 19, 2016

A sparkling new production of The Wedding Singer starring Barbara Rafferty, Jon Robyns, Ray Quinn, Cassie Compton, Roxanne Pallett will make an appearance at the King's in Glasgow from Tuesday 18 April for five nights as part of major UK tour.

Top Dog Theatre Presents TEECHERS

by Ashlee Latimer — August 14, 2016

Following Top Dog Theatre's sell-out shows of BOUNCERS by John Godber in Court 2 in 2004, and SHAKERS by John Godber in the Arts Centre in 2008, book now for TEECHERS in The Gloucester Room, in the ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL.

Classical Theatre Company Launches New Junior Company

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2016

Classical Theatre Company will expand its Shakespeare Outreach Program in the Fall of 2016 by establishing a Junior Shakespeare Acting Company.

THE WEDDING SINGER comes to Glasgow King's Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — July 15, 2016

The Wedding Singer comes to Glasgow Kings Theatre on its UK tour.

SpeakEasy Stage Names 2016-17 Boston Project Playwrights

by Tyler Peterson — June 29, 2016

Playwrights Obehi Janice of Medford and Rick Park of Boston's South End have been selected from forty applicants to develop an original Boston-centric play as part of SpeakEasy Stage Company's returning new works initiative "The Boston Project.

Cast Announced for New UK Tour of THE WEDDING SINGER

by Marianka Swain — June 17, 2016

Step back in time and get ready for the biggest party in town! A sparkling new production of THE WEDDING SINGER will tour the UK in 2017 opening on Monday 6 February at Leicester Curve.

60-Second Plays by Hare, Godber, Norris, McAndrew and Firth Come to Life in SIXTY BY SIXTY at SJT Tonight

by BWW News Desk — October 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.