John Barton RSC Artistic Director, Gregory Doran, reflects on the life of John Barton: John was both a great director and teacher, and simply one of the greatest influences in the acting of Shakespeare of the last century. John was invited by Peter Hall to be a founder member of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1960.
What is John Barton famous for?
John Bernard Adie Barton, CBE (26 November 1928 – 18 January 2018) was a British theatre director and (with Peter Hall) a co-founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Contents. Early life. John Barton was the son of Sir Harold Montague and Lady Barton (née Joyce Wale).
How many Shakespeare plays has Barton directed?
In 1960, along with Peter Hall, he co-founded the Royal Shakespeare Company where Barton was an active director for over 40 years. He directed over 50 productions, some in collaboration with Hall and Trevor Nunn.
What was Richard Barton’s RSC production of Twelfth Night?
His landmark productions at the RSC include 1969’s Twelfth Night with Judi Dench as Viola. In the RSC’s 50th anniversary commemorations (2011) Barton’s teaching was acknowledged as one of the lasting reasons for the company’s success and he is regarded as one of the most influential directors of Shakespeare of his time.
