Bouncers
by John Godber

Name: Bouncers
Brand: John Godber
SKU: 9780856761720
Rating: 3.71 (176 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 minsBritish Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the energetic and humorous nature of the play, often highlighting its nostalgic 80s setting. Many find the character-driven approach enjoyable, even though some feel it lacks a compelling narrative. Overall, the enthusiasm for the performances and the material is palpable, though a few voices mention it doesn't appeal to everyone.

Hilarious and funStrong character developmentGreat for drama studiesLacks a compelling storySome characters haven't aged well

Synopsis

John Godber was born in Yorkshire in 1956.

A trained teacher with an MA in drama, it was whilst teaching from 1981 -83 that he gained national recognition winning major awards at the National Student Drama Festival and Fringe Firsts at the Edinburgh Festival.

Ini 984 he was appointed artistic director of Hull Truck Theatre Company.

His other stage work includes September in the Rain, Happy Jack, Up V Under.

Blood Sweat andTears, Teechers, Salt of the Earth, Cramp.

Happy Families, April in Paris, On the Piste, and The Office Party.

He has also written extensively for television including Crown Court, Grange Hill and Brookside, the six part BBC series The Ritz and its sequel The Continental, and the screenplay My Kingdom For A Horse.

John also devised the BBC series Chatkface, and has written the sports documentary Body and Soul for Channel FourTelevision.