John has been working in the entertainment business in one form or another since 1983. He first worked for Bangarra in 1996 as Stage Manager, picking up the second leg of the Ochres Australian Tour and then going on to the world premiere of Fish in Edinburgh in 1997. He then worked as Bangarra’s Production Manager from 1998-2002, highlights of which include his lighting design contributions to Dance Clan and Dance Clan 2, and the creation and premiere of Skin in 2000.

After a 17-year hiatus, which included working for various companies including Legs on the Wall, Back to Back Theatre and an eight year stint as a Production Manager for Sydney Theatre Company, John re-joined Bangarra in 2018 as Director of Technical & Production.