To analyse the character of Judd in the play ‘Bouncers’ by John Godber.

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Bouncers (1990’s Remix)

To analyse the character of Judd in the play ‘Bouncers’ by John Godber.

        In this analysis I will be focusing on the character of Judd in John Godber's play ‘Bouncers.’

        Bouncers was first presented by Hull Truck Theatre Company at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on 11th august, 1984. The production was nominated for ‘comedy of the year’ 1985 Olivier Awards.

        The remix version of Bouncers was first performed in 1991, for Hull Truck. In U.S.A, Bouncers won seven Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards and five Joseph Jefferson Awards in Chicago.

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        Judd plays five parts. He plays Judd, a bouncer at the club. He plays a woman called Elaine, who is out with her friends. He also plays Terry, who is on a pub-crawl with his mates. Judd plays the barber and he also plays Cheryl, who is a hairdresser.

        Judd likes to wind people up, especially Eric. He is also a bit thick, but tries to act clever. He winds up Eric by mentioning Eric's wife. This is because Eric's wife has left Eric and has a reputation of sleeping around, and Judd always mentions it to Eric. He also ...

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