Directing and Teaching
NAFA, Singapore
BA Acting Course 2011Othello |
Royal Shakespeare Company
2008Workshop on Michael Chekhov for Development Department |
Arts Educational Schools
MA Course 2005Shakespeare and Ibsen Scenes |
identity school of acting
2013Classes in acting technique |
Guildford school of acting
Memory of Water Memory of Water | 2014The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson |
East 15 Acting School
Widows Widows Machine Breakers Machine Breakers Crucible Crucible Golden City Golden City Frida and Diego Frida and Diego Stars In The Morning Sky Road | BA Acting and Contemporary Theatre Course2013 Platonov/Wild Honey by Chekhov 2012 Summerfolk by Gorky 2010 Widows by Ariel Dorfman 2010 Machinal by Sophie Treadwell 2009 Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello BA Acting Course2010/11 Brecht Reviews devised performances of songs, poems and scenes by Bertolt Brecht 2008 The Machine Breakers by Ernst Toller (world premiere of a new translation by Alan Pearlman) 2007 The Crucible by Arthur Miller 2006 Their Very Own and Golden City by Arnold Wesker 2003 Orpheus Descending by Tennessee Williams MA Acting Course 2006The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca Post Graduate TV, Film and Radio Course 2004-09The Dearly Beloved by Philip Osment Fen by Caryl Churchill The Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan Post Graduate Course Tutor 2000-2003The Crucible Arthur Miller Summerfolk Maxim Gorky Wild Honey Chekhov/Frayn Widows Ariel Dorfman Frida and Diego - A Love Story Greg Cullen The Matchgirls (revised) Philistines Maxim Gorky Vinegar Tom and Fen Caryl Churchill Guest Director 1999-2000Stars In The Morning Sky Alexander Galin Dona Rosita Federico Garcia Lorca Road Jim Cartwright Death Of A Salesman Arthur Miller Measure For Measure William Shakespeare The Changeling and The Dutch Courtesan William Poel Festival at the Globe Theatre | Comments from students on the E15 Post Graduate CourseThanks so much. Largely because of you the course has been exactly what I hoped and needed. You're an inspiration. Woody Murray I've learned so much this year so I'll be eternally grateful. Thanks for all your kindness and understanding too. Hannele Niva The best teacher I've ever had. Asif Beg Thanks for your commitment to us all - it's a great journey with you around. Nicki Walsh It's been the most amazing, exhilarating, exciting, exhausting learning experience. From the start I felt that I had your support as a teacher, director and friend - allowing me to find confidence in and explore my abilities as an actor. I'm glad to be able to say that I was on a course I'm proud of. We've been given a solid, professional basis on which to build, all in only three terms too! Melissa Ashworth Not only is he a skilled tutor who gets excellent results, he also puts an unbelievable amount of his personal time and energy in to the course and each individual student. He is incredibly patient and thorough. I've studied on a relatively large amount of further and higher education courses. I've got to know many good tutors, but John Gillett is miles above any expectations I could have had as a result of this. A student from East 15, now part of the University of Essex, who nominated John for a Student's Award for "great teachers at Essex" |
Comments from BA Acting Course students include:An incredible experience. Thanks for being a great inspiration. Your tolerance and devotion was appreciated. Thank you for your wisdom, support, inspiration and understanding. Thank you for allowing me the freedom to explore and for all the genuine support you've given me. I've learned so much. | ||
Rose Bruford College
The Crucible Accrington Pals The American Clock Tom Jones | American Theatre Arts Course2009-2010Introduction to Stanislavski classes Theatre Degree Course (Hons)1993-1996Measure For Measure William Shakespeare, 2nd Year Finals The Accrington Pals Peter Whelan, 3rd Year Finals, ICA, London The American Clock Arthur Miller, 3rd Year Finals, Rose Bruford College Medea Euripides, 2nd Year work on complex text Tom Jones based on Henry Fielding's novel, 3rd Year Finals, Lilian Baylis Theatre, London The Crucible Arthur Miller, 3rd Year Finals, The Barn Theatre Community Theatre Arts Course1979-1992Student intiated projects: Students research material regarding a specific issue under the guidance of the tutor/director and devise and perform their own script Acting Exercises: "If", responsiveness, sense memory, atmosphere, concentration, objectives and imagination Brecht and Stanislavski: An examination of the differences and similarities in theories of theatre within their historical background including directed scenes from Brecht's The Mother Professional Preparation: Assisting final year students to select and perform audition speeches Devising From A Classic Text: A detailed examination of the differences between Aeschylus' and Berkoff's Agamemnon including content and style and culminating in a devised combination of both texts Small Scale Touring: Productions of Yerma Federico Garcia Lorca, Stamping, Shouting and Singing Home Lisa Evans |
Italia Conti BA Course
Widows Widows | 2014Measure for Measure Shakespeare 2013Widows Ariel Dorfman 2012The Broken Heart John Ford 2011'Tis Pity She's a Whore John Ford A Warwickshire Testimony April de Angelis 2010Othello 2000Dusa, Fish, Stas and Vi Pam Gems The Music Lovers Feydeau |
Re:Actors Theatre Group
2001Night Breath Bryan Oliver Drill Hall, London 1999Sleeping Dogs Philip Osment White Bear Theatre, London 1996-19983 Week Acting Workshops on Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov and six showcases of scenes at the Jermyn Street Theatre and the Diorama, London, and in Brighton | Comments from actors in Re:Actors productions, showcases and workshops:Thank you for being thoroughly inspiring. Helen Day The workshop was everything and more than I expected it to be. Stretching, stimulating and soul searching. Thank you for being such a caring but strong director. It has certainly made me a more powerful and truthful actor. Christine Eyre You are brilliant, supportive and clear. Megan Jones You've no idea how much this workshop has helped me, brought back confidence [and] self-belief. Christopher Shonning This course has been a breath of fresh air. It got me in touch again with the process. Celine Griscom Thanks to someone with dedication to detail, precision and absolute professionalism and for re-inspiring me. Angela Prince Bloody brilliant. Karen Ford |
Sleeping Dogs reviews include:A really poetic, tragic play... literate and intelligent... John Gillett makes his presence known by creating a virtually seamless piece of work. Borough News ...topical, tragic and believable... unexpected degree of emotional insight. Time Out |
Mountview
2011Michael Chekhov Workshop for 2nd Year Musical Theatre Students 1997Audition Practice, 3rd Year Students |
Actors Centre London
1992Acting Workshop on The Crucible Arthur Miller |