Dewi Johnson

Theatre Director

Birmingham born theatre and opera director with extensive experience across various theatrical periods and styles, but most known for his devotion to and expertise in 18th Century and Restoration Theatre.

Dewi is founder and Artistic Director of Foppish Theatre a company specialising in theatre of the 18th Century, which has gained a reputation for producing high quality work that engages audiences with the forgotten gems of the period, as well as facilitating workshops in educational settings.

He/Him

Credits

As a Director Dewi’s credits include: PARKLIFE (Sky Comedy/Birmingham Rep), THE COUNTESS & THE REVOLUTIONARY - R&D (Curve), THE WILL (Cockpit), IN PRAISE OF FOLLY (Crescent Theatre), THE FOP REFORMED (Platform Theatre).

As Assistant/ Associate Director, Dewi’s credits include: The CROWN JEWELS (Garrick Theatre), LINCK & MÜLHAHN (Hampstead Theatre), THE UPSTART CROW (Apollo Theatre/ Phil McIntyre Live), THREE SAT UNDER THE BANYAN TREE (Tara Arts/ UK Tour), KING ARTHUR (Dartington International Festival), IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA (The Royal Opera House - Staff Directors Observership Programme).

Training

First Class BA in Directing from Drama Centre London/
UAL Central Saint Martins (2015 – 2018)

Distinction in MA Directing from Drama Centre London/
UAL Central Saint Martins (2018 – 2019)

Location

West Midlands

Experience

5-10 years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Comedy
  • Opera
  • Theatre / Live perfomance

What I do

  • Devising
  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • Facilitating
  • Movement Direction
  • Teaching / Coaching
  • Working with young people
  • Working within a Community / with community participants
  • Workshopping & Development
  • Writing

Additional Languages

No

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