John trained at LAMDA and spent several years in Rep including a long stay at the Theatre Royal, Windsor. He has directed and produced numerous shows including many for cruise lines Princess, Cunard and P&O. At Upstairs at the Gatehouse John has directed High Society, Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimy Dean; Lee Hall’s Cooking With Elvis; Victoria Wood’s Talent; It’s Only Make Believe (which he co-wrote); Forever Plaid (also Edinburgh and National Tour); The Wiz; Hot Mikado; A Slice of Saturday Night; Little Shop of Horrors; Return to the Forbidden Planet and From a Jack to a King.

John wrote the stage adaptation of The Young Ones a musical based on the iconic1961 film, which played over Christmas 2007 to critical acclaim. John, along with Katie, is responsible for the day to day running of Upstairs at the Gatehouse.