James Bonas is a director working internationally across opera, theatre and dance. A RADA-trained actor turned director, he brings a storyteller’s instinct to productions that fuse classical craft with contemporary invention.
His work blends music, movement and visual design, often integrating animation and film to create vivid, multidisciplinary experiences. Known for his curiosity, imagination and collaborative approach, James continues to explore how technology and performance can meet to reimagine live storytelling for a modern audience.
"We need to disrupt the form. I’m interested in celebrating what we do in theatre and music through different media, rather than just reframing old ways or simply filming the stage."
- JAMES BONAS