Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) was a German writer and statesman. His body of work includes epic and lyric poetry written in a variety of metres and styles. His most famous works include: Faust; The Sorrows of Young Werther; Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship; Elective Affinities and Prometheus.

Stefan Golaszewski is a writer and performer whose plays have been staged at the Traverse, the Bush and in the West End, amongst other places. He co-wrote and performed in Cowards (Radio 4 & BBC4, 2007-09) and is the writer, creator and associate producer of BBC3's Him & Her (2010-11).

Iseult Golden is an actor, writer and director. Writing work includes: CLASS (Dublin Theatre Festival, 2017, co-written with David Horan), The Roy Rap for the Little Roy Series (Jam Media / CBBC), co-writer on The Importance of Being Whatever for RTÉ (IFTA Winner 2012) and Belonging to Laura for Accomplice/TV3 (IFTA Nomination 2009). Also Fireworks, a one-act play for Tall Tales Theatre Company (published as part of the collection TXTs). Directing highlights include: Connected by Will Irvine and Karl Quinn (Dublin Fringe/Project Arts Centre), Payback by Marion O’Dwyer and Maria McDermottroe, Mangan’s Last Gasp by Gerard Lee and Buridan’s Ass by SR Plant (Bewley’s Café Theatre). Iseult also teaches at the Lir National Academy, Dublin.

James Goldman (1927–1998) was an American screenwriter and playwright. He is most noted as the author of The Lion in Winter, for which he received an Academy Award, and as the author of the book for the Broadway musical Follies.

Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793) was a Venetian playwright and librettist who, in his plays and operas, developed a unique comedic style that combined commedia dell’arte with a more realistic look at an emerging middle class.