Dave brings his incredibly funny and heartwarming story to Leeds Playhouse. "I, Filum Star/I Stand Up" is Dave's incredible journey from bricklayer, to stand up, to film star at the […]
A unique opportunity to hear from British film director, Ken Loach, as he sits down with collaborator Dave Johns for one night only. Ken Loach's films include "I, Daniel Blake", […]
Dave has been filming in Belgium this Spring, in a new film directed by David Lambert. "Les Tortues" will see Dave take on the role of an English ex-pat living […]
The stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption is currently doing a nationwide tour and will be performed at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle from 17th to the 21st January 2023.
"I, Daniel Blake" Stage Adaptation at Northern Stage, Newcastle
Dave has written a stage adaptation of the Ken Loach film "I, Daniel Blake" (screen play by Paul Laverty) which is to be performed at the Northern Stage Theatre on […]
Links to 6 x 5 Star reviews for Dave's stand up show 'A Comic's Tale' at the Edinburgh Festival 2022. Best-reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2022 - British Comedy Guide https://entertainment-now.com/2022/08/dave-johns-a-comics-tale […]
Dave can be seen in the new British comedy/musical "Fishermens' Friends" shot in and around the beautiful village of Port Isaac in Cornwall. The film opens in cinemas across the […]
Dave and fellow comedian, Owen O'Neill's stage adaptation of "The Shawshank Redemption" is now licensed with Broadway Licensing, New York for all performances in North America. https://broadwaylicensing.com/shows/musicals Then scroll […]
Dave is shooting a new film called "23 Walks", directed by Paul Morrison. Paul Morrison has a distinguished track record as a drama and documentary film-maker. His first feature film […]
Dave is currently working on the development of a sitcom starring himself with production company, Tiger Aspect, and Eastenders' writer and Stand Up Comedian, Johnny Candon. Status - in development. […]
Dave started filming in June 2019 on a new adaptation of Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit", starring, among others, Judi Dench. Dave takes the role of Howard, the family gardener. Leslie […]
"Trautman", the story of ex German prisoner of war and Manchester City goalkeeper, Bert Trautman, was released on Friday, 5th April 2019. Dave plays the part of Roberts, […]
9th March 2018 will see the release of "Walk Like A Panther"in the U.K nationwide from 20th Century Fox, directed by Dan Cadan. It's a new comedy starring Stephen Graham […]
Dave has been filming in Belgium this Spring, in a new film directed by David Lambert. "Les Tortues" will see Dave take on the role of an English ex-pat living […]
The United Kingdom release of "23 Walks" in select cinemas across the U.K. from 25th September 2020. See link below for trailer:- https://t.co/wT7RCV2nVF https://twitter.com/ParklandPic/status/1299305781561614337?s=20
"23 Walks" has now been released in Australia and New Zealand. It's U.K. release is currently scheduled for September 2020. Dave stars alongside Alison Steadman in this gentle love story […]
Watch this podcast with Dave and Richard Herring which was recorded at The Stand in Newcastle. It records Dave's remarkable journey, with hilarious anecdotes, from bricklaying to "I, Daniel Blake". […]
Happy New Year everyone. 2020 is looking to be an exciting year. The highlights I'm looking forward to are :- Finalising the pilot script for my sitcom production with Tiger […]
Dave Johns celebrated 30 years as a stand up comic in March 2020. "I can't believe its been thirty years since I first started doing stand up at the Comedy […]
