about

Jack is a critically-acclaimed director and theatre-maker. He trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the National Theatre Studio. In 2014, Jack co-founded Glasgow based theatre company Wonder Fools.

Jack is currently Creative Engagement Director at the Ayr Gaiety Theatre, an Artist in Residence (Creative Development) at the Traverse Theatre and an Origins Artist with Headlong.

Jack’s work has been presented in theatres across the UK including the Citizens Theatre, Traverse Theatre, Almeida Theatre, Tron Theatre, HOME, New Wolsey Theatre, Macrobert Arts Centre, Camden People’s Theatre, New Diorama Theatre, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the Arches amongst others.

As Director: 549: Scots of the Spanish Civil War, And Then Come the Nightjars, McNeill of Tranent, The Coolidge Effect (Wonder Fools); Larchview (National Theatre of Scotland); The Essence of the Job Is Speed (Almeida Theatre), The Lost Elves (Citizens Theatre/Royal Conservatoire of Scotland); Lampedusa (Citizens Theatre); The Mack, The Storm (Play, Pie, Pint/Traverse Theatre); Refuge (Cut the Cord), When the Sun Meets the Sky (Capital Theatres/Traverse Theatre).

As Associate/Resident Director: Red Dust Road (National Theatre of Scotland/HOME); The Broons (Sell A Door); Dr Dolittle (Music & Lyrics).

As Assistant Director: Oresteia: This Restless House (Citizens Theatre/National Theatre of Scotland), Blackbird (Citizens Theatre); The Winter’s Tale (Royal Lyceum); Hay Fever (Royal Lyceum/Citizens Theatre).