John Godber

New John Godber comedy, Living On Fresh Air, to open at Stephen Joseph Theatre

The show stars John Godber and Jane Thornton as newly retired couple Caroline and Dave who have everything they have ever wanted: a nice house, a hot tub, a small mortgage, a few savings and a new smart meter. But with Covid and the cost of living crisis things are changing.

Sunny Side Up! review

Set in a northern seaside B&B, John Godber's latest play has a healthy dollop of political analysis beneath its very funny surface.

Teechers: Fast paced fun of school comedy

John Godber's timeless comedy Teechers will be setting up its desks as part of a 43-date tour.

John Godber and Jane Thornton's comedy is about starting a new business. Hope (Suranne Jones) has just left her successful businessman husband and is sleeping on the spare air mattress of old school friend Jodie (Susan Cookson) while her divorce comes through. Jodie is a workaholic, Hope relies more on the wine bottle. Together they're starting a sandwich shop in East Yorkshire. Jodie knows every variety of bap, bun, loaf and stottie cake. Hope doesn't. No wonder they're nervous as they await the arrival of their first customer.