John Godber

Swift (Emilio Encinoso-Gil) and Molly Matheea Ellerby share a tender moment. Credit Ian Hodgson

Review: John Godber’s The Highwayman at Theatre Royal Wakefield

Jo Patmore in 'The Highwayman'

The John Godber Company returns to Theatre Royal Wakefield this Summer with a br...

'The Highwayman'

The John Godber Company returns to Theatre Royal Wakefield this Summer with bran...

Night out at theatre Royal Wakefield

Karen Wright: Comfort food and theatre night on menu

The former Kiko's nightclub in Pontefract town centre looks set to be sold off by Wakefield Council to make way for housing.

Former Kiko’s nightclub set to be demolished to build ‘iconic’ affordable homes

Perfect Pitch by John Godber

John Godber's 'Perfect Pitch' comes to Wakefield this autumn

Happy Jack by John Godber

Happy Jack: playwright John Godber coming to Theatre Royal Wakefield

The show features northern actors George Reid and Frazer Hammill, who are returning performers for the John Godber Company, as well as newcomer Tom Whittaker.

Play inspired by nights out in Pontefract coming to Wakefield's Theatre Royal

John Godber. Picture Bruce Rollinson

John Godber play to open at Theatre Royal Wakefield

George Reid (Tom); Ruby Macintosh (Ruby) and Millie Gaston (Lillie) in Ruby and the Vinyl

Review - Ruby & The Vinyl, Theatre Royal Wakefield

Wakefield singer, songwriter and musician Ruby Macintosh

Wakefield singer, songwriter and musician Ruby Macintosh to appear in John Godbe...

Theatre company increases free podcasts of its hit plays

Theatre Royal Wakefield announces exciting new season

Ray Henshaw, John Godber and Barry Willcock at Minsthorpe Community College's 50th celebration.

John Godber visits Minsthorpe Community College for 50th anniversary celebration...

Bouncers is at Wakefield Theatre Royal until February 2.

John Godber’s Bouncers stands the test of time

Four '˜bouncers' and a brilliant play that is standing the test of time
Bouncers
By The Newsroom

John Godber's comedy Bouncers gets an update for Theatre Royal Wakefield show

Revamped Bouncers in full rehearsals

Great shows at the Theatre Royal

Godber Gold

Godber says on your bike!

John Godber and Jane Thornton in The Scary Bikers.

THEATRE REVIEW: The Scary Bikers, Theatre Royal Wakefield (then touring)

Kevin Trickett

Trio awarded in New Year's Honours list

Chris Kamara and Theatre Royal Wakefield executive director Katie Town

VIDEO - Chris Kamara backs new Wakefield theatre venue

Chris Kamara with Katie Town, Theatre Royal executive director

Chris Kamara backs new venue at Theatre Royal Wakefield

Date: 7th June 2016. Picture James Hardisty.
Actor John Godber at East Riding Theatre, Beverley.

Upton-born playwright signs up to help people with dementia

Jim Cartwright outside Theatre Royal Wakefield.

Theatre teams up with lauded playwright
Dramatist John Godber and Theatre Royal Wakefield have teamed up with acclaimed playwright Jim Cartwright to premiere his new play in the city.
By The Newsroom

John Godber.

John Godber play explores impact of miners' strike

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Yorkshire’s Top 100: The Arts

Spirit of miners’ strike captured in documentary With Banners Held High

John Godber during the Y14 show, Harrogate International Centre. 27 March 2014. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Upton playwright John Godber to star in his own play at Theatre Royal Wakefield

John Godber.

For one night only: playwright John Godber to star in his own play Bouncers

Theatre Royal, Wakefield, holds a 'Theatre of Business' event, where stage techniques are used to coach people in personal skills, body language and ultimately confidence.
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Thespians help boost business presence at Theatre Royal Wakefield

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SLIDESHOW - Thespians inspire business bosses at Theatre Royal Wakefield

Cast lines up for Godber

Casting collection

John Godber comes home

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