John enjoys a varied career as a director and singer. As a director, he has created productions for companies including Opera North, Opera Holland Park, Iford Arts, the National G&S Opera Company and Charles Court Opera, of which he is the Artistic Director. He has devised and delivered a broad range of Education/Outreach projects for the Royal Opera, Opera North and Opera Holland Park, CBBC and for BBC’s Opera Passion.

As a performer, he has sung roles for companies including English National Opera, Opera North, Welsh National Opera, Scottish Opera and Opera Holland Park.