I’m a director and dramaturg for theatre, circus, and opera. My work combines playfulness and rigour, fusing a rich visual palette with a forensic attention to the nuances of text and performance. I also love to laugh, and regularly work with stand-ups, sketch comedians and clowns.

My productions have toured extensively across the UK and Australia, and played in New York, London, Edinburgh and Berlin.

In hold an MA in Dramaturgy from Birkbeck College, with a particular focus on climate dramaturgy and ecologically-centred performances. I’m also committed to championing diverse LGBTQIA+ stories and experiences.

I originally trained at the Ecole Philippe Gaulier, and regularly teach at some of the UK’s leading drama schools, including Central, Bristol Old Vic and East 15. 

jhcwalton [at] gmail.com