John Stibbard
John Stibbard
Actor, Set Designer, Set Builder
John has been a theatre maker for over 50 years and has worked in a variety of companies in South East Queensland. He also enjoys set design and construction.
Biography
John has played a variety of lead and character roles in productions in South East Queensland over the past 50 years. Lead credits include Fagin in Oliver!, Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie, Leo Bailey in Mr. Bailey’s Minder, Dr Rance in What the Butler Saw, Cervantes in Man of La Mancha and Roy in Cosi. Character roles include Selsdon in Noises Off, Danforth in The Crucible, Jonathon in Arsenic and Old Lace and Mr. Paravicini in The Mousetrap. John is also at home behind the scenes in set design and construction. His film credits include a romp as a featured extra pirate in Pirates of the Caribbean 5 – Dead Men Tell No Tales and as Josef Goebbels in the mockumentary Supernatural Nazis.
Reviews
‘It’s more than likely that John Stibbard was born to play Jonathon Brewster. His tall and thin frame, shoulder-length hair, spidery hands and creepy voice suit the character superbly. His posture and stance on stage develop the character further, along with the realistic and horrible make-up which was designed and applied by John himself.’
Michael Fedrick – Stage Diary | Read Review Here
‘John Stibbard gave a thought-provoking characterization in his portrayal. He showed the challenges an alcoholic faces, ranging from the depths of despair and frustration, loss of hope and direction, as well as the challenges an alcoholic would go through if they become sober.’
Lilian Harrington – Absolute Theatre | Read Review Here
‘As the imposing and intimidating Mr. Paravicini, John Stibbard stole the show. His performance was masterful, and every look, gesture, and significant pause was polished, practiced, and precise. The image of him reclining languorously on the couch in his plum-coloured suit twirling his glasses and cackling is one that will stay with the audience. A huge amount of the tension of the play arose from Stibbard’s characterisations, and his wolfish energy and menace were on point at every turn.’
Shane Webb – Theatre Haus | Read Review Here
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Other Theatre, Feature and Short Film, Commercial Work
2024 – Mr. Bailey’s Minder (Theatre), New Farm Nash Theatre, Actor – Leo Bailey
2023 – Cosi (Theatre), Ghostlight, Actor – Roy
2019 – The Mousetrap (Theatre), St Luke’s, Actor – Mr. Paravicini
2019 – The Crucible (Theatre), Beenleigh Theatre Group – Danforth
2016 – Noises Off (Theatre), Beenleigh Theatre Group – Selsdon
2013 – Oliver! (Theatre), Beenleigh Theatre Group – Fagin
2005 – Man of La Mancha (Theatre), Beenleigh Theatre Group – Cervantes
2004 – What The Butler Saw (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre – Dr Rance
2004 – Arsenic and Old Lace (Theatre), Harvest Rain – Jonathon
1998 – The Glass Menagerie (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre – Tom Wingfield
Representation
Freelance
Awards
Nomination – Gold Palm Theatre Awards 2023 BEST ACTOR John Stibbard, Cosi, Ghostlight