Two Yorkshire stage dates for John Godber caravanning comedy

Originally written in the early 2000s, and described as “A triumph” by The Sunday Times, this autumn John Godber re-envisions his hilarious play for a 2024 audience.

The plot now runs: when teacher Matt borrows his parent’s caravan for a week on the Yorkshire coast with partner Rose, they were expecting four days of hill running and total de-stress.

But with a Tribfest taking place nearby, Grant and Steph’s pop-up tent is an unwelcome addition to their perfect pitch.

Campers and caravaners clash in this classic comedy set on an eroding coastline.

The production’s all-Yorkshire cast includes John Godber Company regular Frazer Hammill, who performed in John Godber’s Happy Jack as well as Hull-born newcomer Tom Gallagher.

They are joined by East Yorkshire actresses Annie Kirkman, who has frequently worked at the Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough.

She was the baddie in its Christmas show Beauty and the Beast and played the title role in its opening production Dracula – the Bloody Truth at the theatre earlier this year.

Laura Jennifer Banks, who is a member of the Godber Theatre Foundation, will be making her professional debut in the production.,

John is delighted to be reimagining this play, and cannot wait to bring it back this autumn.

Perfect Pitch is a state-of-the-nation comedy that is by turns hilarious and unsettling as Matt and Rose are inducted into the world of caravanning and karaoke.

It sets up at Bridlington Spa on Friday October 11 and Saturday October 12, daily at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available on 01262 678258 and online at: https://www.bridspa.com/whats-on/

Perfect Pitch then camps out at the Stephen Joseph Theatre from Wednesday November 13 until Saturday November 16, daily at 7.30pm, a Thursday matinee at 1.30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Tickets ae available on on 01723 370541 and online at www.sjt.uk.com