John Good is the specialist design house and printer for theatres, arts organisations and the entertainment industry.

We produce theatre programmes, posters, leaflets and brochures of all kinds; offer web design and maintenance; and provide associated services including advertising, design, copywriting, picture research, illustration, printing and warehousing.

The John Good Group now includes Cantate - London's leading theatre programme and print producer.

Why choose us? | Our clients | A brief history

A brief history

John Good Advertising was set up in Oxford In 1985 to buy advertising space in theatre programmes and sell it on to local businesses. We soon began to produce the programmes by contracting out design and print.

In 1987 we set up our own design studio and in 1989 John Good Holbrook was born with our purchase of Holbrook Printing Company, Coventry.

Over the years both our Oxford (advertising) and Coventry (production) offices have grown steadily. We currently employ over 100 members of staff, including twenty graphic designers, 18 account managers, a dozen advertising salespeople, a twenty-strong print floor, a fleet of delivery drivers, and departments specialising in editorial and picture research, and website design and maintenance.

We recently rebranded ourselves John Good with the strapline Communicating the Arts to better reflect the wide range of work we undertake.

In 2006 we were delighted to announce that Cantate, the number one leader in the print and publication of theatre programmes in London, had joined the John Good Group of companies.

Why choose us?

We are unique

The only arts publishing company which offers advertising, graphic and web design, editorial, illustration, printing, a full bureau service and despatch all under one roof.

We are experienced

With a long pedigree and a portfolio of over 1500 clients including West End venues, regional theatres, concert halls and national opera and ballet companies, our expertise in your field is second to none.

We are versatile

Whatever you need from us we can accommodate, whether a print-only price for posters and leaflets, a design-only costing for artwork or corporate identity, a full theatre programme package subsidised by advertisement sales or our comprehensive website management service.

We are creative

Everything we do is tailored to your specifications. Nothing is off the peg. However exacting your demands or tight your brief, a John Good programme, print job, advertising campaign or website will fit perfectly.

We are competitive

Our policy of continued investment in new equipment and media allows us to keep abreast of developments in the design and printing industries and to pass on the best possible results at competitive prices.

We are perfectly positioned

With offices in the Midlands and Central London, we are perfectly positioned to respond to your print needs, wherever you are.

But don't just take our word for it - put us to the test.
Ask us for a quote.

Our clients

We design and print theatre programmes for over 150 regional and national theatres, arts centres and other venues, and provide specialist print and website design and maintenance for countless producers, promoters, theatre companies and other organisations across the UK.

Our clients include the Royal Shakespeare Company, ATG,
Live!Nation, Avalon, Manchester Royal Exchange and Sheffield Crucible.