John

Photo: Ben Hopper

Since DV8 formed in 1986, the theater company has stood out thanks to its commitment to tackling serious socio-political issues in depth, and to presenting them on stage in sincere and revelatory performances which explore every aspect of their theme, even the most unpleasant. Their complete lack of political correctness and hypocritical conventionality also mark them out as unique, as does their deep-seated awareness that the more sincerely we accept our mistakes, the greater our chances will be of making the world a better place. Dramatically, their performances are an explosive mix of ‘unprocessed’ dialogues, documentary-style exposition, intense movement and lyrical choreography. "John" is based on interviews with 50 men; the company's choreographer, Lloyd Newson, asked them to respond honestly to questions about love and sex.

"John" is an ordinary man and his story involves a struggle for survival, violence, crime and unexpected twists. It is an astounding, human and deeply moving tale. "John" is another DV8 production set to become a classic.

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Photo: Stavros Petropoulos

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Photo: Stavros Petropoulos

Credits

A Work Conceived And Directed by
Lloyd Newson
Creative Associate
Hannes Langolf
Performers
Taylor Benjamin, Lee Boggess, Gabriel Castillo, Ian Garside, Ermira Goro, Garth Johnson, Hannes Langolf, Vivien Wood, Andi Xhuma
Translation into Greek
Vassilis Douvitsas

Parallel Events

Pre-performance talk with Lloyd Newson

Monday 13 October 2014 | 17:30-18:30

Moderated by:
Katia Arfara, Head of Theater and Dance Department at the Onassis Stegi

Dance workshop for professional dancers by DV8

Wednesday 15 October 2014

10:00-14:00 | Dance Room | 15 €

Addressed to: Professional dancers
Reservations:
T: 213 017 8002 | Email: education.stegi@onassis.org

Production Team

Assistant to the Director/ Company Manager
David Grewcock
Choreography
Lloyd Newson with the performers
Set and Costume Design
Anna Fleischle
Lighting Design
Richard Godin
Sound Design
Gareth Fry
Production Manager
Tom Pattullo
Technical Stage Manager
Matt Davis
Production Carpenter
Michael Ramsay
Re-lights/Operator
Ben Dodds
Sound Engineer
Fergus Mount
Revolve Operator and Assistant Electrician
James Bentley
Costume Supervisor
Ilona Karas
Costume Assistant
Natasha Prynne
Design Assistant
Loren Elstein
Associate Sound Designer
Ella Wahlström
Props Buyer
Sabia Smith
Music Supervision
Gabriel Castillo
Set Construction
Simon York
Footwear Props
Reuben Hart (National Theatre)
Wig for Vivien Wood
Giuseppe Cannas (The National Theatre)
Voiceover Artist
Lee Davern
Researchers
Antonio Harris, Tim Owen Jones, Ankur Bahl, Kenny d’Kruz
Interview Editing
Lloyd Newson and Hannes Langolf
Preliminary Sound Editing
Tamsin Barber, Chester Hayes, Luke Johnson, Rachel Phillips, Hedley Roach.
Executive Producer
Eva Pepper
Senior Producer
Louise Eltringham
Finance Controller
Nancy Rossi
Fundraising Manager
Jessica Choi
Administrative Assistant
Rhiannon Savell
Website
Feast Creative
PR
Cliona Roberts (CRPR)
Marketing
Vic Shead
Company Accountants
Breckman & Co
Company Insurers
Wrightsure
Regular Company Teachers
Denzil Bailey, Raymond Chai, Kerry Nicholls, Stephen Pelton, Sonia Rafferty, Jeannie Steele, Tory Trotter, Vivien Wood.
Company Vocal Coach
Melanie Pappenheim
Acting Workshops
Juliet Knight
John is co-produced by
the National Theatre of Great Britain, Biennale de la Danse de Lyon, Théâtre de la Ville and Festival d'Automne Paris, Dansens Hus Stockholm, Dansens Hus Oslo and DV8 Physical Theatre.
DV8’s Board of Trustees
Mark Godfrey, Leonie Gombrich, Conor Marren, Kate Mayne (Chair), Lloyd Newson, Sita Popat.
With Thanks To
John Avery, Joss Baker, Andrew Barnett, Richard Beale, Sarah Black, Laura Caldow, Gary Clarke, Samia Doukali, Joe Fisher, Chester Hayes, Ellie James, Hilary Keenlyside, Eric Languet, Brian Lucas, Brendan McCall, Jamie Maisey, Sean Millar, Matthew Morris, Fleur Elise Noble, Carl Parris, Amanda Saunders, Joseph Simons, Suzanne Stanislawski, David Thompson and Prentice Whitlow.
Music
“The Way“ (Zack Hemsey); “Whole Lotta Love” (Led Zeppelin); “Shallow Water Blackout” (Loscil); “Contain” (Plastikman); “Lucy Dub” (Loscil); “5th Achor Spam” (Loscil); “Sophteonal” (Aix Em Klemm); “Melancholia VIII” (William Basinski); “Monophaser 2” (Alva Noto); “Away” (Rococo Rot); “Says” (Nils Frahm); “Dark Ambient” (am mix, All India Radio); “No Name Jive” (Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra); “Niagra” (JonQPublik); “Cye” (Smolik, El Marecky’s remix); “A1” (Darkside); “Bump” (Fred Halsted); “Rundgang um die Transzendentale Säule der Singularität” (Burzum); “Firestarter” (instrumental, The Prodigy); “Retrograde” (Finn Pilly edit, James Blake); “Femme Fatale” (Velvet Underground); “Take Me To The Hospital” (instrumental, The Prodigy); “-25” (Pan Sonic); “Mama Told Me Not to Come” (instrumental, Randy Newman); “A3” (Darkside); “Face Love Anew” (original mix, Stereogamous); “Dirt Rhodes” (Kevin MacLeod); “This is Eugene McCanik” (Johann Johannson); “City” (Deaf Center); “Bless This Morning” (Helios).
Sourced Material
The Golden Shot: ITN Source, Knock Three Times: ITN Source, Wimbledon
Championships
IMG Sport Video Archive

We are grateful to the generosity of the individuals and organizations who have allowed us to use their experiences and contributions in the making of this work. With deep gratitude to John.