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) | September 21, 2001 | Co-creator |
| Cassandra (Visjoner Teater) | October 7, 2000 | Co-creator |
| Cassandra (The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet) | October 7, 2000 | Author |
| Peer Gynt (The National Theatre) | March 28, 1992 | Adapted by, Direction |
| Som du liker det (The National Theatre) | January 18, 1992 | Direction |
| Like for like (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 |