What People Say…
“I have been a huge fan of John for some years, watching him develop from a smart, astute and energetic young man to a widely admired director and writer.
John’s diverse creativity is the product of an astute and curious intellect, a sense of humour and humanity, a visceral understanding of story-telling and drama and a genuinely collaborative approach to making art.”
JOANNA MURRAY-SMITH, Writer – The Female of the Species, Bombshells, Switzerland, Berlin, Pennsylvania Avenue
“John is a true student of theatre. His direction, historical knowledge and passion for story telling is world class, as are his skill and dedication to his craft.
As an actor I felt supported, empowered and more importantly educated. Rather than telling me “how to do it” John gave me the tools to harness my abilities, and he did that with intelligence, wit and community.”
BEN WOOD, Actor – Bell Shakespeare, Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir, Ensemble
“John has many talents that make him a great theatre maker and director in particular; he has a clear, strong vision for what he wants to achieve and he communicates that vision with strength and patience. All of his productions tackle complex ideas and the plays he creates are bold and intelligent…”
MICHAELA KALOWSKI, Producer/Presenter/Interviewer - ABC Radio National, Sydney Writers’ Festival, Brisbane Writers Festival, Sydney Jewish Writers Festival, Sydney Film Festival
"I had the pleasure to work with John on two shows during his time in London. Though very capable leading a team - with a keen eye for dramatic detail - he never suggested that his views were more important than the rest of the company's: everyone felt valued and we had a great deal of fun collaborating, which inevitably helped us to create our best work."
CHRISTOPHER NAIRNE, Lighting Designer - Hampstead Theatre, Orange Tree, Finborough, Soho, Shakespeare’s Globe