Dewi Johnson

Background

About Dewi Johnson

Dewi is a Theatre and Opera Director. Dewi is a graduate of The Drama Centre London, where he completed the Integrated Directors course. With extensive experience in various theatrical styles, he is particularly recognized for his expertise in Restoration Theatre and 18th Century Comedy of Manners. As the founder and Artistic Director of Foppish Theatre, Dewi has established a reputation for producing high-quality performances that engage audiences with lesser-known classics, alongside facilitating educational workshops. Directing Credits Include: Playhouse Creatures (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire), Immaculate/Suckers/Arranged Nikah (Birmingham Rep & Sky Comedy), Nell Gwynn (Crescent Theatre), The Fop Reformed (Platform Theatre), Loveplay (Drama Centre London), In Praise of Folly (Platform Theatre & Crescent Theatre), The Will (Cockpit Theatre) & Away From Home (Birmingham Fest). Associate/Assistant Director Credits Include: Dr.Strangelove (Noel Coward Theatre/ Bord Gáis Energy Theatre), Der Fliegende Holländer (Persona Arts), The Crown Jewels (Garrick Theatre/UK Tour), Linck & Mülhahn (Hampstead Theatre), The Upstart Crow (Apollo Theatre). Three Sat Under the Banyan Tree (Tara Arts/UK Tour), Purcell's King Arthur (Dartington International Festival), Il Barbiere di Siviglia ( Royal Opera House, Stage One Director’s Placement). Dewi is represented by Bronia Buchanan at BBA Management.