Episode: S2 Ep5 – John R Wilkinson – Empathy, Anger & Getting it Wrong

Description:

In this episode Ella catches up with  emerging theatre director John R Wilkinson and shares thoughts on dealing with others perceptions of your most obvious traits amongst other things.

John at a glance:

John is a disabled theatre director who has worked with The National Theatre, the Young Vic and has a passion for dramaturgy

Show Notes:

audio books

who is John r Wilkinson - the role of a director and dramaturg

mediating

allowing for communication errors

diversity or platforming

empathy

listening when angry

questions that shouldn't be asked

getting it wrong

the ten step question

Find John:

https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/john-r-wilkinson

https://twitter.com/johnrwilkinson1

Who is John R Wilkinson? 

John is the tenth recipient of the Genesis Future Directors Award at the Young Vic. He trained on the National Theatre Directors’ Course and is currently undertaking research into new work and touring companies with English Touring Theatre, Wise Children, Stockroom and the Royal Court, as part of Arts Council England’s Developing Your Creative Practice.

Direction: Mugabe, My Dad and Me (York Theatre Royal, English Touring Theatre, Audible.com), Bear Shaped and Amazing (Tutti Frutti Productions), Pink Skies… Vinny’s Delight (Manchester Royal Exchange), Hello and Goodbye, Swallows and Amazons, Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down (York Theatre Royal), Talking Heads (co-directed with James Brining and Amy Leach, Leeds Playhouse), Winter (Young Vic).

Associate Direction: NT Connections 2020-21 (National Theatre), Sunshine on Leith (Leeds Playhouse – UK Tour).

He is a Trustee of Stage Directors UK, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Pilot Theatre and Middle Child.

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