Books by John Godber

This third collection from playwright John Godber includes "April in Paris", "Up 'n' Under" and "Perfect Pitch" and provides a companion volume to John Godber Plays 1 and 2.

The departure lounges of ten airports across Europe and America provide a backdrop of delays, dangers and frustration as two business executives, Jim and Steve, embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Relief drama teacher, Mary faces an uphill struggle when she tries to interest sixteen-year-olds Stacey, Kelly and Maggie in dance. She isn't helped by the science-obsessed headmaster, nor by the girl's patent lack of commitment, nor by the lack of funds and resources, but she ploughs doggedly on.

Don and Shirley Weston have come to the Scardale Hall Health Hydro to relax, pamper themselves and just possibly rescue their ailing marriage. Don's experiences with exercise and therapy are far from positive and the rifts in the marriage widen as his mid-life crisis becomes more and more evident, and moments of reconciliation do little to improve the situation.3 women, 3 men, 4 women or men

This play presents a study of marriage and friendship as well as the English away from home. Tom, despite his misgivings at leaving his wife, joins his friend Andy on a golfing holiday in Spain. The farce, however, doesn't begin until they get home to their wives.

When Morris and Jean win the National Lottery their lives are irredeemably changed - the question is, for better or worse? John Godber's comedy examines the social phenomenon, and asks can money buy happiness? And is enough ever enough?

Mark and Sally are travelling to Amsterdam to celebrate Mark's fiftieth birthday at a Bruce Springsteen concert. Mark is not the success he wants to be, Sally feels neglected and lonely - and the journey across the Channel makes their unhappiness worse.

Martin Dawson, a 33-year old theatre studies teacher, separated from his wife and children after an affair, has invited his parents, Joan and Len, to visit him in the Lake District. This "enjoyable" weekend break evolves into an opportunity to release the pent-up frustrations of a lifetime.

When Dennis, a hen-pecked IT manager stuck in a boring marriage with Anabelle, goes on a rare business trip to Amsterdam with colleagues Bob and Gary his eyes are opened to a world in which every sexual fantasy is available. This is a comedy of sexual manners and an exploration of male desire.

Spanning three generations, from 1947 to the present, this compelling saga vividly captures the dreams, ambitions, joys, fears, heartaches and disappointmen's of the Parker sisters, Annie and May, whose hopes centre on May's son, Paul, and his academic success.3 women, 3 men, 5 women or men

Preparing for a mystery trip to Scarborough three northern coach drivers pass the time remembering more exciting trips from the past, such as the one down the Rhine Valley. Stick hates his passengers and wishes he was doing the Spanish run, Larry is a seasoned traveller and Mario Lanza fan and Frank is their female counterpart.-1 woman, 2 men

In the late 70s, five students on a drama teaching course at a northern college discover sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. Spanning a period of a few years, the play follows the relationships between the five as they fall in and out of love and start their careers.

This second collection from Britain's third most-performed playwright includes "Teechers"; "Happy Jack"; "September in the Rain"; and "Salt of the Earth" and provides a companion volume to "John Godber: Plays 1".

Bet and Al lead a quiet, humdrum life in their small Yorkshire home until Bet wins a 'Romantic Breaks' competition in a magazine. The prize, a holiday in Paris, represen's their first experience abroad and has profound effects on the way they look at the world around them once they return home.-1 woman, 1 man

Ron, a retired headteacher and his wife Yvonne, a middle-aged would-be marathoner, have purchased their first caravan and are trying it out in Yorkshire. Then an elderly caravan appears next to theirs and the sounds of noisy love-making cause Ron and Yvonne to blush. Steph and Grant have arrived!

Full of warmth, understanding and humour, this is an affectionate and appealing portrait of an ordinary family struggling with change, bereavement and the generation gap. On his graduation day in 1978, John looks back over his teenage years, from 1967-1973, recalling all the embarrassments, tensions, joys and sorrows of family life in West Yorkshire. Older and better educated, he finds himself alienated from his working-class family who cannot understand his growing intellect and theatrical aspirations.5 women, 3 men, 1 woman or man

Louise Underwood's life revolves around the hamburger restaurant where she works, and the "Peppermints" night club, until she discovers Judo. This play charts her progress to Black Belt, involving sacrifices, crises of confidence, and battles with more experienced players.

A fourth volume of plays by John Godber, all of which were produced by Hull Truck Theatre in 2007 and 2008 and featuring Our House, Crown Prince, Sold and Christmas Crackers.

"Godber is one of the best contemporary British playwrights"(Financial Times)

Set 'somewhere in the north of England' it centres on the amateur rugby team from the Wheatsheaf Arms who can only muster a side of four whose pride lies in their unbroken record of defeat.-1 woman, 6 men