John Godber Company

24/06/2026

🎭 Say hello to the cast of The Highwayman! 🎭

Meet Emilio Encinoso-Gil, Matheea Ellerby and Dylan Allcock as they bring John Godber’s thrilling tale of romance, rebellion, danger and deception to life on stage this autumn.

And there’s more good news...

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for:

✨ Lawrence Batley Theatre (), Huddersfield | 13–14 October
✨ Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond () | 30–31 October

Set in 1769 Yorkshire, The Highwayman follows notorious outlaw James Lacey on a fast-paced adventure through a world of wealth, gambling, gin and grand deception. Expect action, dark humour, romance and plenty of surprises along the way.

🏇 Tour Dates 2026

📍 Harrogate Theatre | 16–19 September
📍 The Dukes, Lancaster | 23–26 September
📍 Key Theatre, Peterborough | 28–30 September
📍 Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough | 7–10 October
✨ Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield | 13–14 October
📍 Pocklington Arts Centre | 15–17 October
📍 Queen’s Hall, Hexham | 28–29 October
✨ Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond | 30–31 October
📍 Octagon Theatre, Bolton | 3–7 November

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Grab yours via the link in our bio.

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23/06/2026

22/06/2026

Playwright John Godber is marking more than four decades in theatre. Read more: https://bbc.in/4xITjqc

21/06/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c07y1k741reo

The playwright's latest production, This is The Life opens in June at East Riding Theatre.

16/06/2026

🏇 The Highwayman rides again!

Following a hugely successful debut, John Godber’s riotous historical adventure is back on the road. Set in 1769 Yorkshire, this fast-paced comedy follows a charismatic outlaw through a world of gambling, gin, social climbing and grand ambition.

Funny, thrilling and packed with Godber’s trademark Yorkshire wit, The Highwayman proves that some stories never go out of style.

Read more at 👉 https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/26189477.john-godber-brings-highwayman-back-yorkshire/

The Highwayman by John Godber. The Highwayman is waiting, and there is no escape.

14/06/2026

🎭 “My writing is still for the underdogs.”

In a new interview with the Yorkshire Evening Post, John Godber talks about his latest play *This Is The Life* – a brand-new comedy set backstage in a struggling local theatre where the people keeping the lights on are fighting to save more than just a building.

Funny, heartfelt and unmistakably Godber, *This Is The Life* celebrates the unsung heroes of regional theatre and the communities that rally around them when it matters most.

Catch it at East Riding Theatre, Beverley from 27 June – 11 July.

As playwright John Godber passes his 70th birthday, his enthusiasm for writing is as strong as ever. He spoke to Chris Berry about his latest play, This Is The Life, the first time he has written about the theatre.

14/06/2026

"The piece is worth watching for the sheer theatrical technique as the cast bounces around the stage and breaks into occasional dance routines."

Ta Henley Standard, and if you want to see Teechers for yourself you've only got until 13 June!

13/06/2026

100 SHOWS OF TEECHERS!!! 👏 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ 🎉

Congratulations to our wonderful cast who take their final bows at Reading Rep Theatre tonight! ❤️👏💫