This is the Life
A new play by John Godber
Age guidance
14+ for strong language
Presented by
The John Godber Company, in association with York Theatre Royal
Written by
John Godber
Cast
Tom Gallagher
Ciara Morris
John Godber
Dave and Sapphire have worked backstage at the Old Forge for years. They’ve never felt the lure of the spotlight, they prefer the dark of the wings. But when they learn that the venue is closing, they are both shocked and angry.
Despite dwindling audience numbers, unfunny stand-ups and a chaotic staff, they love this damp, old, crumbling local theatre.
With money in short supply, they offer to stage their own extraordinary dramatic adventure, full of the characters they have met and scenes they have witnessed. Might it bring back the punters, or be a further reason to turn the Old Forge into luxury flats?
In his audacious new comedy, Godber interrogates hope, ghosts and the power of performance as seen through the eyes of a cynical backstage duo.
Dave and Sapphire might have preferred to work behind the scenes, but now they’ve chosen to stand centre stage and are beginning to think, maybe, this is the life!
There will be a Q&A session after the show on Tue 2 Feb.
Dates & Times
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Tue 02 Feb 2027
7:30pm
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Wed 03 Feb 2027
2:30pm
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Wed 03 Feb 2027
7:30pm
Tickets
Includes £2 per ticket booking fee.
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