Jack Paterson - Actor/ Director

"... a risk-taking Shakespeare innovator "

"Actors like..Jack Paterson...have emerged as exciting directors in the last few years."
Jo Ledingham, The Courier

The Coriolanus Equity Co-op

Based on the Book by J. R. R. Tolkien;
Adapted by Kim Selody

"This is a clever bauble bustling with good ideas.."
"Russell Roberts does a terrific job playing the old reprobate.."
Peter Bernie, Vancouver Sun

"Jack Paterson has choreographed this moving and dramatic presentation with
unerring insight."
"Errol Flynn, brilliantly portrayed by Russell Roberts.."
Jane Penistan, Reviewvancouver.org

"Laura Di Cicco brings a fierce hauteur to her brief scenes as Lili, and Julie McIsaac shines as a sassy teenager who tries to seduce Flynn in the play's best scene. Rounding out the chorus is honey-voiced Joanna Chapman-Smith, whose acoustic guitar and warm presence are grounding elements in the show."
Kathleen Oliver, The Georgia Straight

The Odyssey
by John Murrell, adapted from Homer
Carousel Theatre for Young Audiences

"..features a great cast under innovative director Jack Paterson."
Jerry Wasserman, The Province: Jerry's Picks

"..a freewheeling display of pure fun."
"..as wild as a video game and as goofy as a cartoon..a roaring good story"
"The adventures themselves are fantastic,largely because they are so imaginatively conceived. "
"Director Jack Paterson has infused the evening with a tremendous sense of fun"
"Highest praise: my eight-year-old companion talked about this show all night
and well into the next day."
Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight

"A classy Odyssey for modern youngsters"
"..able to hold everyone's interest whatever their age.."
"As director, Jack Paterson's firm hand on the tiller keeps the whole cast in a bath of boldly declarative performances, with lots of lovely little bits of comic business."
"..it's good to see so clever a piece of theatre.."
"The goddess of inspiration does indeed help this show sing.."
Peter Birnie, The Vancouver Sun

"Carousel Theatre hits a Homer"
"Directed by Jack Paterson, this production is fun, action-packed and provides an entertaining introduction to the most enduring tale of derring-do in Western culture.
Jo Ledingham, The Courier

"This performance is full of fun, moves at a rattling pace and is filled with action,
movement, humour, and surprises."
"The standard of performance of all the cast is very high, and in this company
it is difficult to select individuals."
"Jack Paterson has been well served by his hardworking and very versatile cast."
" The ensemble playing is excellent, and the energy and pace of the production admirable."
"Odysseus is great entertainment for adults as well as children.."
Jane Penistan, Reviewvancouver.org

Henry 6 Parts 2 & 3
b y William Shakespeare
Savage God: The Bardathon

“John Paterson, directing the second and third part of Henry VI, gave clarity to this confusing play by having his actors wear distinctive clothes, the nobility in suits and ties and the people in casual attire. He also differentiated the opposing factions by the use of coloured scarves. The stylized fights in this production were particularly effective.”
Jane Penistan, reviewvancouver.org

The Tempest
by William Shakespeare
Mad Duck Equity Co-op

"..I've never seen The Tempest like this before
and I found it a revelation."
"..feels utterly new, yet true to the text."
"I was particularly moved by Walsh's reading .."
"Many winds in this storm blast with gale force.."
Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight

"The Tempest is full of wonder and magic"
"..the director’s innovative use of women in traditionally male roles made for a sparkling performance and produced some very fine acting indeed."
Lois Carter, reviewvancouver.org

The Real Inspector Hound
by Tom Stoppard
Escady Arts/ Presentation House Co-op

"To say that John Paterson directs with verve would be an understatement."
"This production of The Real Inspector Hound is smart fun,
admirable post-holiday entertainment."
Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight

"Stoppard's Hound will make you howl"
"..directed by John Paterson, The Real Inspector Hound is totally silly, completely without redeeming social relevance and, in the words of Birdboot, "a rattling good evening out.
I was held."
Jo Ledingham, The Courrier

7 Actors & a Dog in
A Midsummer Night's Dream
by William shakespeare
Mad Duck Theatre

"A Midsummer Night's has a lot going for it: sensuality, playfulness, enthusiasm
and yards of youthful semi naked flesh."
"It's a tribute to the strength of Paterson's earthy directorial vision .."
"I'm always grateful for sensual dreams."
Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight

"Director John Paterson goes for the gusto and gusto he delivers."
"Double and triple casting keep you on your toes whiles the characters rip through one of Shakespeare's best loved comedies."
“This production is rambunctious, rollicking and rowdy.
No fear of falling asleep during this Dream."
Jo Ledingham, The Courier

Tennessee Williams'
Not About Nightingales: a staged reading
Mad Duck Theatre

" This is a powerful and well produced stage reading of this compelling play. Congratulations should go to John Paterson for discovering this little known play, for the excellent direction which made this stage reading such a tension filled performance and for
the courage to attempt it.”
Jane Penistan, Reviewvancouver.org