Barry John is an internationally renowned actor, director, designer, writer and teacher. Born and educated in the U.K., he has lived and worked in India since 1968.

Mr. John’s long and distinguished career involved a number of well-known institutions. He was the Founder-Director of Theatre Action Group (1973-99), Delhi’s most acclaimed theatre company. He was on the faculty of the National School of Drama (1977-80), teaching and directing young actors. He was also Founder-Director of the NSD’s Theatre in Education Company (1989-92).

He himself has acted in a number of Bollywood and Hollywood films. He has also acted in the internationally acclaimed play Othello: A Play in Black and White (with Roysten Abel) which won a Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Festival.

He has a national award from the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and awards from the Sahitya Kala Parishad and the Delhi Natya Sangh.

Mr. John is not currently associated with BJAS, however, we are operating under an agreement for the use of his name, likeness, and syllabuses.