[2] In 2005, he began a two-year post graduate program at the London International School of Performing Arts (LISPA), where he studied physical theatre and devising.
In 2008 he joined Tom Morris, as the associate director of The Bristol Old Vic, where he directed The Little Mermaid, Krapp's Last Tape/A Kind of Alaska, Faith Healer and Far Away.
[6] Godwin subsequently joined Bristol Old Vic as associate director, directing productions of Far Away (Caryl Churchill) and Faith Healer (Brian Friel).
[8] In 2013 Simon made his debut at the National Theatre with Strange Interlude with Anne Marie Duff followed by Man and Superman with Ralph Fiennes.
[15][16] He made his directorial debut with the company in February 2020 with a remounted production of Timon of Athens with Kathryn Hunter reprising her role.
[citation needed] Godwin's directing career includes: by Alan Ayckbourne by William Shakespeare by Jean Anouilh by George Coleman