THEATRE DIRECTOR
Masterclass at the Haymarket - Coffee with Creatives
Dewi Johnson, Masterclass alumnus held a Creative Conversation on the role of an Associate Director. The session looked into:
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What the role of an Associate Director is, and how it differs from an Assistant or Resident Director
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How to you make your niche work for you
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How to build your network as an emerging director
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Participant Feedback-
"It was great to have such honest answers to our questions, to know how admin heavy the role can be and now I’m thinking about what my niche is!"
"Hearing Dewi talk about regional theatre being just as important and not to be afraid to approach them to ask for work experience or shadowing opportunities was super useful. It’s refreshing for regional theatre to be spoken about and it gave me confidence that I can still achieve great things despite not living in the big city"
"Thanks for such a great session - it really helped me understand the different roles of directors and how to approach applying for them. I wouldn't have had the confidence otherwise. And to approach directors I admire!"
VENUE TECHNICIAN BOOTCAMP
Dewi works in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority, collaborating with a range of leading regional venues as part of a new West Midlands–wide training initiative designed to increase access to backstage careers in the arts. Within this programme, he delivers teaching in Historical Context and Theatre History, supporting the development of emerging talent and broadening pathways into the industry.
Dewi has been working with Bootcampers on the working their Historical Context and Theatre History.
SCHOOL OF CREATIVITY
CREATION THEATRE
SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2021
Week of workshops with 13-16 year olds on an adaptation of a classical text.​
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During this summer school, work shoppers chose to work on an adaptation of Sheridan's 'The School for Scandal'.
AN INTRODUCTION TO 18TH CENTURY COMEDY OF MANNERS
​MASTERCLASS WORKSHOP
PRODUCED BY FOPPISH THEATRE
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STRATFORD UPON AVON COLLEGE
OCTOBER 2017/2018/2019
Students performed a showing of scenes from 18th century plays, examining the customs of the period, the relationships between classes and the world these plays were written for. Through a week of intensive rehearsals, students learn the technical demands of performing this work and the skills needed to attempt these plays.
SOLIHULL & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON COLLEGE
Dewi has been engaged as a freelance, part-time lecturer at the College since 2019. During this time, he has directed students in a range of productions and provided academic and practical guidance to support their completion of the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (Acting pathway).
The College’s Performing and Production Arts programmes are designed to equip students with robust vocational training in acting, voice, movement, dance, and technical theatre. Through a structured programme of workshops, audition preparation, and public performances, students develop both the practical skills and professional discipline required for progression into higher education and the industry.
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FEBRUARY 2020 Stratford Upon Avon College The Gordan Vallins Theatre  Year 2 Acting and Year 1 & 2 Technical Theatre students presented a deconstruction of one of Shakespeare's lesser known plays. Students delivered the compelling tale through movement, music, dance, object transformation and storytelling.
JUNE 2021 Stratford Upon Avon College The Gordan Vallins Theatre  Year 1 Performing Arts Acting students presented a performance of Moliere's famous tale of a family divided.
JANUARY 2023 The Bear Pit Theatre Stratford Upon Avon  Year 2 Acting students presented a deconstruction of one of Shakespeare's telling of the Trojan War.
FEBRUARY 2020 Stratford Upon Avon College The Gordan Vallins Theatre  Year 2 Acting and Year 1 & 2 Technical Theatre students presented a deconstruction of one of Shakespeare's lesser known plays. Students delivered the compelling tale through movement, music, dance, object transformation and storytelling.
AUDITION TECHNIQUE
WORKSHOP
A series of intensive workshops designed for applicants preparing for drama school auditions. Over the course of a week-long programme, participants worked in depth on two contrasting monologues of their choice — one classical and one contemporary. Workshop leaders provided detailed guidance on text analysis, character development, and audition technique, equipping students with the practical tools and confidence required to deliver assured and professional auditions.
These sessions were organised by Foppish Theatre and delivered at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham.
