ABOUT

Jon-Luke is a working class writer and director based between the Midlands and South West who champions stories about family, unheard voices and hope.

 

Working across theatre and screen, his work finds an aesthetically bold form for each unique story while maintaining authenticity and honesty in storytelling. He is particularly drawn to bold reimaginings of classic texts, rousing new writing and exploring inter-disciplinary approaches to theatre making.​​

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Being a creative from a working-class background with care responsibilities, Jon-Luke places great value in the importance of empathy, kindness and connection within his work and the rooms he likes to be a part of.​​

 

Jon-Luke instinctively interprets text(s) sonically, imagining text as music and emotions to explore and be played. A skill which facilitates deep and organic exploration and creation in his work and when tied with a love of psychology provides an affecting, engaging and brave theatrical experience for audiences.​​

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He is currently working on developing a new piece of writing which explores the PIP system through a supernatural lens. As well as a new thriller looking at who we trust to look after our children and what happens when that trust is lost.

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Building on his inter-disciplinary work he has recently been on set working for Netflix and Apple TV on the creation of two new TV shows which are set for 2025 release. 

 

Jon-Luke's recent production of Jez Butterworth's The River (★★★★) showed at The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol and was described as "a compelling, confident production" (Life is Theatre).

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Previous credits include: Gristle, a scintillating exploration into the perception of ‘fatness’ in society and male body image, The Glass Wall, a poignant dive into the realm of online dating and authenticity and The Arden of Faversham, a darkly comedic Jacobean romp.​​

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