John Barton

John Barton (born 1928) is a British theatre director, formerly Assistant Director at Royal Shakespeare Company.

When Royal Shakespeare Company was established in 1961 Barton was among the co-founders, and Peter Hall chose him for his Assistant Director at the company. This position Barton held for more than 30 years. In the same period of time he directed more than 50 productions for RSC, alone and in collaboration with others. He still holds the honorary title Advisory Director, at the company.

Barton has also performed freelance assignments as a director for other theatres, including The National Theatre of Norway.

Information

(Objekt ID 10233)
Object type Person
Born Navember 26, 1928
Functions Director
Nationality British
Gender Male
Involved in productions (7)
Title Premiere Role
Cassandra (Visjoner Teater) October 7, 2000 Co-creator
Cassandra (The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet) October 7, 2000 Author
Like for like (The National Theatre) January 18, 1992 Direction
Som du liker det (The National Theatre) January 18, 1992 Direction
Peer Gynt (The National Theatre) September 1, 1990 Adapted by, Direction
The Vikings at Helgeland (The National Stage) May 26, 1983 Direction, Adapted by
The School for scandal (The Duke of York - London - England) Direction