John Godber News

A new comedy by John Godber OBE is to open at Theatre Royal Wakefield and East Riding Theatre Beverley, before transferring to Trafalgar Studios in the West End in May.

Holly (Martha Godber) is a talented girl who lives on a Council estate in Hull with her Dad (Jamie Smelt). Her mum left them when she was ten and nothing's ever been the same. When she goes off to London to attend university, she has to come to terms with her protective father and a life that's not exactly what she'd dreamed it would be. John Godber's This is not Right has been rewritten for its current run at Wilton's Music Hall, but feels like it's majorly out of focus and only comes together, unjustifiably, in its last ten minutes.

Following the recent run of Scary Bikers at Trafalgar Studios, The John Godber Company today announces the world première of John Godber's This is not Right. Godber directs Frazer Hammill (Dad) and Martha Godber (Holly Parker) in the production which opens on 2 October, with previews from 1 October, and runs until 5 October.

a?oeWe treat you like young adults and we expect you to behave accordingly.a?? The new academic year means it is time to head back to school as Guildford Fringe Theatre Company presents a raucous production of John Godber's razor-sharp comedy Teechers this autumn. Following a successful run at Guildford Fringe, the professional production will tour to the Churchill Theatre, Bromley (3 - 8 September) and Swindon Arts Centre (10 September).

BWW was impressed with the work of the young playwrights selected as winners of the National Theatre's annual New Views competition.

Wilton's Music Hall has announced its brilliant Autumn season, welcoming some of the UK's most prestigious theatre companies into the wonderfully intimate surroundings of the oldest working music hall in the world.

Happy Jack is an early play by John Godber full of working class warmth tempered with a hard edge of social criticism.

Guildford Fringe Theatre Company is kicking off the disco vibes this summer with John Godber's hilarious, fast-paced comedy Bouncers. The play is running from Monday 3 - Saturday 8 June in The Back Room of The Star Inn, Guildford.

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

Happy Jack is a funny and touching play about the lives of Jack and Liz. Set in a West Yorkshire mining village, the play is inspired by John Godber's own grandparents and follows the couple's 40 year marriage through good times and bad.

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!

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

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.

Lucky Eric, Judd, Les and Ralph are back and telling the tales of a Yorkshire nightclub as John Godber's Bouncers heads to Theatre Royal Winchester from Tuesday 5 - Thursday 7 March.

A packed programme of visiting productions has been announced for the late spring and onwards at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre.

Spring 2019 at Northern Stage features ambitious new productions made in Newcastle, alongside new shows from some of the UK's most exciting and innovative theatre companies and work made by and for children and young people. Plus comedy, dance and an eclectic programme in the intimate Stage 3 performance space.

With Spamilton: An American Parody currently running at the theatre, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces full casting for their major revival of Hugh Whitemore's Pack of Lies. Hannah Chissick directs Jasper Britton as (Stewart), Sia Dauda (Sally), Alasdair Harvey (Peter Kroger), Chris Larkin (Bob Jackson), Macy Nyman (Julie Jackson), Tracy-Ann Oberman (Helen Kroger), Natalie Walter (Thelma) and Finty Williams (Barbara Jackson). The production opens on 1 October, with previews from 20 September, and runs until 17 November.

With Spamilton: An American Parody currently running at the theatre, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces full casting for their major revival of Hugh Whitemore's Pack of Lies. Hannah Chissick directs Jasper Britton as (Stewart), Sia Dauda (Sally), Alasdair Harvey (Peter Kroger), Chris Larkin (Bob Jackson), Macy Nyman (Julie Jackson), Tracy-Ann Oberman (Helen Kroger), Natalie Walter (Thelma) and Finty Williams (Barbara Jackson). The production opens on 1 October, with previews from 20 September, and runs until 17 November.

With Spamilton: An American Parody currently running at the venue, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces a major revival of Hugh Whitemore's Pack of Lies directed by Hannah Chissick. The production opens on 1 October, with previews from 20 September, and runs until 17 November.