From here you can read all about Jonathan's work in theatre, opera, film and television.
There are reviews for his acting, directing and writing achievements, as well as his showreels and a complete credit listing.
Jonathan is a London based artist of dual Irish/ British nationality.
He has written and directed at Royal Opera House, English National Opera, Royal Shakespeare Co, German National Theatre, Munich Biennale, Shakespeare’s Globe, Royal Court, Donmar, La Fenice Venice, Teatro Massimo Palermo, Teatro San Carlo Naples, BAM New York, Chicago Opera Theatre and many others.
He co adapted the libretto for “Greek”, by Mark Anthony Turnage and directed the world premiere at Munich Biennale, Edinburgh International Festival and English National Opera. He co directed the BBC Film which won many awards, including the Royal Philharmonic Society Award and a nomination for an Olivier Award. It has since gone on to be widely recognised as a modern classic and has been regularly performed around the world over since its premiere.
He has played leading roles on stage including Royal Shakespeare Co, Royal Exchange Manchester, West End, Shakespeare’s Globe, Fringe, Royal Court, Donmar etc. He has played leading roles on tv and film, including starring as regular characters in prestigious series such as William Guppy In the acclaimed "Bleak House" opposite Dame Diana Rigg and Denholm Elliot (BBC/ WGBH Boston) Ben Bates opposite Michael Caine in "Jack the Ripper" (CBS), Barry in "Roger Roger" (BBC) and guest starred in several major episodic television dramas such as Midsomer Murders, Foyle’s War, Bergerac, among many others.
He has collaborated with music artists as diverse as Schnittke, MacMillan, Henze, Einaudi, Jan Muller-Wieland, Uri Caine, Eddy Grant, Jah Wobble, Chrissie Hynde, Stomu Yamashta in Kyoto, Ben Watkins, Youth from Killing Joke, Ensemble Modern, Industrial band Test Dept on several projects. He has collaborated with Stewart Copeland on many operas, the last being “ Electric Saint”, about physicist and inventor Nikola Tesla for German National Opera at Weimar.
His recent play about Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the Jesuits, “Inigo”, has been performed around the world. https://www.aurorametro.com/product/inigo/
He has been on the front cover of Time Out, had a Who's Who listing since 2007, is on the Artistic Advisory Committee of the Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art, he was invited to speak at the Oxford University Union, The London School of Economics, was a keynote speaker at The National Opera Centre in New York, interviewed by the New York Times and has been on several prestigious arts programmes on BBC TV and Radio.
Several times Guardian Critic's Choice, Time Out Number One shows, yearly round ups of Best Productions including London Standard Top Five Shows of the Year.
Jonathan recently directed the World Premiere of "The Invention Of Morel" music by Stewart Copeland, with whom Jonathan has also co written the Libretto.
http://www.chicagooperatheater.org/morel
He recently directed the hit show, "Savage Winter" at BAM in New York.
Jonathan recently directed two stage productions in the States, The world premiere of "Ashes and Snow/ Savage Winter", a co-production for Pittsburgh Opera/BAM New York.
He also directed the revival of the opera he wrote with Stewart Copeland, "The Invention of Morel" for Long Beach Opera, the premiere being at Chicago Opera Theater.
Both productions played to ecstatic audiences and excellent reviews.
“A writer of blisteringly poetic brilliance”.
“Jonathan Moore is a truly superb artist.“
“He has remained true to his calling, has not taken the easy road, but has spent most of his career experimenting, challenging conventional forms and visions.“
“Jonathan Moore is a brilliant writer. I am very impressed.”
"Jonathan is one of the most extraordinary and talented artists I have ever worked with. It is extremely rare to encounter someone who is equally at ease and impressive as writer, director and actor. To all these Jonathan brings his unique passion, technical skill, sensitivity, moral and human insight and humour."
"A brilliant production by Jonathan Moore, a great collaborator."
"Although Jonathan Moore is also a startling director and actor, it is a thrill to see him back as a dramatist and with a play as powerfully written, psychologically astute and spiritually nuanced as Inigo.”
"Here was a play which introduced us to a generation."
"A full scale and sophisticated production. Compelling. Brilliantly vivid. A strong and enjoyably brutal performance directed by Jonathan Moore with exceptionally striking performances."
"A writer and director of real genius."
"A profound writer and director."
"A resounding, unanimous triumph… riveting, total theatre."
"Jonathan Moore is a very talented and creative person, an original and outstanding director. He is a good man. I recommend him as someone with an outstanding talent and good nature."
"The Johnny Rotten of the British Theatre.”
"Jonathan Moore was just at BAM with his production of Savage Winter which, in my opinion, was the most successful use of the Fishman stage that I’ve seen, and the show was intense and raw and a favorite of the festival."
"A masterly production by Jonathan Moore."
For “Revenger’s Tragedy” Royal Exchange:
"A headlong rush into the final orgy of violence. Arresting spectacle…bloody on a par with that in the most violent contemporary action films… sending audiences buzzing into the lobbies…A powerful evocation."
"If plays at the theatre were more like this, I would go more often." (on "Revenger's Tragedy")
"The involvement of Jonathan Moore always brings the promise of an original production."
"Jonathan Moore is an artist of the highest rank."
"A theatrical firecracker - Jonathan Moore is astonishing."
"Moore's powerful performance."
"One of the most powerful, original and talented creative artists of his generation."
"Jonathan Moore is an artist of outstanding ability."
"A power of feeling rare in contemporary writing."
"The best director on the planet... a genius."
"A fine performance from Jonathan Moore. He expertly keeps the audience in his hand."
"Moore's virtuoso performance."
"Moore is a highly accomplished dramatic craftsman."
"Works with thrilling force... a scaldingly intense piece of musical theatre."
"The most exciting new opera London has seen for years... Moore's production is direct, spectacular, inescapable."
"Tarantino meets Jacobean tragedy is a brief summary of Jonathan Moore's vibrant new production (of "Revenger's Tragedy"). Moore's brilliant conception supplies endless visual delights. This is a vividly exciting piece of theatre."
Moore’s alienating, darkly comic version (of “Revenger’s Tragedy”) produced an unsettling drama...the Duchess’ cubs played an impromptu game of football with a head while humming the theme tune to “Match of the Day”.
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The rock opera, "The Witches Seed," composed by renowned international artist Stewart Copeland, unfolds a gripping tale inspired by the horrors of the Inquisition.
At its heart lies the intricate narrative crafted by British/Irish playwright Jonathan Moore, known for his collaborations with esteemed composers and institutions.
Moore not only crafts the libretto but also takes on the directorial mantle for the 2024 revival, alongside choreographer Valentina Versino.
“Excellent… Imaginative… impressive… playful… Unique… Electric Saint strikes like lightning and electrifies the audience.”
Deutsche Buhne, ( German Theatre.) The oldest and among the most respected theatre journals in Germany.
“Fabulous Electric Buzz” James Naughtie, BBC Today Show.
“Fantastic… special… dynamic… precise… exciting… Jonathan Moore succeeds in this production”
(Online Merker, The International Culture Platform)
“Ecstatic… blissful…. Masterfully handled… penetrating… constant excitation…”
ELECTRIC SAINT takes the audience into the life of Nikola Tesla, highlighting the fierce rivalry between him and his fellow inventor and competitor Thomas Edison - both pioneers of electrical engineering, but with diametrically opposed life philosophies.
Check out the BBC Sounds player at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b05wn7s9.
Jonathan can be heard speaking from around 1 hour 7 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes.
