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Jonathan Man

theatre director independent producer dramaturg musicals creator community activist

I am a theatre director, dramaturg, producer & maker, based in London & Portsmouth. I have worked in many settings including reimagining the classics, musicals & opera, new writing, and festival organising. My practice embraces innovation, diversity, and advocating for social change. I am Hong Kong British, and a member of the LGBTQ community, my preferred pronouns are he/him.

Credits

Dramaturg and co-writer, Tokyo Rose, Southwark Playhouse, 4 weeks plus national tour, 2021

Training

Forum Theatre - Augusto Boal theatre training in Joker facilitation, Forum Theatre and The Rainbow Of Desires, Cardboard Citizens, London

Diploma in Production Operations in Theatre, TV, Film & Radio, ARTTS International, Yorkshire

Directors Lab, an annual international directors laboratory, Lincoln Center, New York, USA

Location

London

Experience

10+ years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Multi-disciplinary / cross art form
  • Opera
  • Theatre / Live perfomance

What I do

  • Curating
  • Devising
  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • Facilitating
  • Producing
  • Theatre making
  • Workshopping & Development
  • Writing

Additional Languages

Cantonese & Japanese (conversational)

Social