John trained at LAMDA and spent several years in Rep including
a long stay at the Theatre Royal, Windsor. He has directed and
produced numerous shows including many for cruise lines Princess,
Cunard and P&O.

At The Gatehouse over the last twelve years John has directed
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story; High Society; Come Back to the 5 &
Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean; Lee Hall’s Cooking With Elvis;
Victoria Wood’s Talent; Forever Plaid (also Edinburgh and National Tour);
The Wiz; Hot Mikado; A Slice of Saturday Night; Little Shop of Horrors;
Return to the Forbidden Planet and From a Jack to a King. As well as
devising It’s Only Make Believe John has also written the stage adaptation
of The Young Ones, a stage musical based on the 1961 Cliff Richard film.
John, along with his partner Katie, is responsible for the day to day running of Upstairs at the Gatehouse, the 130 seat fringe theatre in Highgate , North London.

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John Plews (Original Concept)