Tolethorpe Youth Drama
Tolethorpe Youth Drama Location: Rutland Open Air Theatre, Stamford, UK Lost Role: Assistant Director (Youth Production) Dates: 2024 Creative Team Director: Mary Benzies Assistant Director: Ben Johnson Macbeth Role: Assistant Director (Youth Production) Dates: 2023 Creative Team Director: Mary Benzies Assistant Director: Ben Johnson
1:1 Coaching
1:1 Coaching One-to-one vocal and acting coaching rooted in acting through song and performance clarity. Sessions are shaped around the individual, supporting technique, interpretation and connection to text and music. Sessions are available in person or online.£40 per hour, with 30-minute sessions available.
Workshops and Education
Workshops and Education https://benjohnsoncreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Showreel-1.mp4 I lead workshops and education programmes across musical theatre, drama, devising and acting through song. My work spans weekly training, intensive workshops and large-scale education projects, with a focus on ensemble practice, clear structure and collaborative process. Selected Organisations NonSuch Studios Curve Theatre (CYCC) National Theatre — Speak Up LCPA (Leicester […]
Commerical
Commercial I collaborate with brands to create visually led, movement-driven work across fashion, film and campaign. My background in performance and direction brings clarity, rhythm and human focus to branded storytelling. https://benjohnsoncreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Commercial_2.mp4 Selected Clients The Lighthouse Bali Re-Bel Magazine AKH New Beauty
Aladdin
Aladdin Role: Director, Choreographer & Musical Director Book: Chad Beguelin Music: Alan Menken Lyrics: Howard Ashman, Tim Rice & Chad Beguelin Company / Theatre: Neerja Modi School Location: Jaipur, India Dates: Friday 3rd November, 2023 Cast: Youth cast (450+ performers) Creative Team Director: Ben Johnson Musical Director: Ben Johnson Choreographer: Ben Johnson Assistant Choreographer: Pratishtha […]
Lost and Macbeth
Lost and Macbeth Lost Location: Rutland Open Air Theatre, Stamford, UK Role: Assistant Director (Youth Production) Dates: 2024 Creative Team Director: Mary Benzies Assistant Director: Ben Johnson Macbeth Role: Assistant Director (Youth Production) Dates: 2023 Creative Team Director: Mary Benzies Assistant Director: Ben Johnson
Big Fish
BIG FISH Role: Director Book: John August Music & Lyrics: Andrew Lippa Based on: The novel by Daniel Wallace and the film screenplay by John August Company / Theatre: Curve Theatre (CYCC) Location: Leicester, UK Date: 29 June 2024 Cast: CYCC performers (10–13) Creative Team Director: Ben Johnson Choreographer: Demi Essex Musical Director: Jonathan Jarvis […]
Beauty and The Beast
Beauty and The Beast https://benjohnsoncreatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Belle-Reprise-New.mp4 Role: Director, Choreographer & Musical Director Book: Linda Woolverton Music: Alan Menken Lyrics: Howard Ashman & Tim Rice Company / Theatre: Neerja Modi School Location: Jaipur, India Dates: Saturday 26 October 2024 Cast: Youth cast (450+ performers) Creative Team Director: Ben Johnson Musical Director: Ben Johnson Choreographer: Ben Johnson Assistant […]
Dreams / You Will Be Found
Dreams / You will be found Role: Director, Writer & Producer Original Work: Original scripts by Ben Johnson Company / Theatre: Curve Theatre (CYCC) Location: Leicester, UK Date: 12 April 2025 Cast: CYCC performers Creative Team Director: Ben Johnson Writer: Ben Johnson Musical Director: Jude Taylor Choreographer / Movement: Demi Essex Assistant Practitioner: Bekka Heathcote
9 to 5; The Musical
9 to 5; The Musical Role: Director Book: Patricia Resnick Music & Lyrics: Dolly Parton Company / Theatre: KOS Musical Theatre Location: The Masque Theatre Dates: 13 – 19 April 2025 Creative Team Director: Ben Johnson Musical Director: Rod Iliffe Choreographer: Siobhan Amos