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
‘John Stibbard plays Alex before his stroke … capturing the vulnerability and tragedy of the character’s condition.’
Hush Hush Biz | Read More Here
‘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
2023 – Macbeth (Theatre), St Lukes Theatre, Actor – Duncan/Doctor
2022 – 12 Angry Men (Theatre), Ghostlight, Actor – Juror 9
2021 – The Canterville Ghost (Radio Theatre), New Farm Nash Theatre, Actor – Sir Simon de Canterville
2020 – The Hollow (Theatre), New Farm Nash Theatre, Actor - Gudgeon
2019 – The Mousetrap (Theatre), St Luke’s, Actor – Mr. Paravicini
2019 – Method in Madness (short film), Griffin Film School and The Roaring Ones, Actor – Claudius
2019 – The Crucible (Theatre), Beenleigh Theatre Group – Danforth
2017 – The Spiders (Theatre Festival), Beenleigh Theatre Group at Norfolk Island Theatre Festival, Actor – Old Man
2016 – Noises Off (Theatre), Beenleigh Theatre Group – Selsdon
2016 – Supernatural Nazis (Film), Wild Bear Entertainment, Actor – Josef Goebbels
2015 – Pirates of the Caribbean 5 (Film), Disney, Actor – Featured Extra
2013 – Oliver! (Theatre), Beenleigh Theatre Group – Fagin
2008 – Mack and Mabel (Theatre), Beenleigh Theatre Group, Actor – William Desmond Taylor
2005 – Man of La Mancha (Theatre), Beenleigh Theatre Group – Cervantes
2005 – Harvey (Theatre), Harvest Rain, Actor – Dr von Chumley
2004 – What The Butler Saw (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre – Dr Rance
2004 – Arsenic and Old Lace (Theatre), Harvest Rain – Jonathon
2002 – Arsenic and Old Lace (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Jonathon
1999 – Peter Pan (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Captain Hook
1998 – Oh, What A Lovely War (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Ensemble
1998 – The Glass Menagerie (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre – Tom Wingfield
1997 – Breaker Morant (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Major Charles Bolton
1997 – Charley’s Aunt (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Sir Francis Chesney
1996 – The Fantastiks (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Old Actor
1995 – The Sentimental Bloke (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Set Design
1995 – Rumplestiltskin (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Set Design
1994 – Sleeping Beauty (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Nanny
1994 – Gaslight (Theatre), Ambrosians, Actor - Manningham
1993 – Peter Pan (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Captain Hook
1992 – The Business of Murder (Theatre), Actor – Mr. Stone
1991 – The Cocky of Bungaree (Theatre), Actor – The Cocky
1988 – Arsenic and Old Lace (Theatre) Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Jonathon Brewster
1987 – Count Dracula (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Set Design
1984 – The Glass Menagerie (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Tom Wingfield
1984 – Rumplestiltskin (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Set Design
1982 – Oliver! (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Fagin
1981 – Major Barbara (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Adolphus Cusins
1981 – Once In a Lifetime (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Set co-design with Graham McKenzie
1980 – What the Butler Saw (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Set co-design with Graham McKenzie
1979 – Barefoot in the Park (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Set Design
1978 – Count Dracula (Theatre), Australian Community Theatre, Actor – Dracula
1976 – Love’s a Luxury (Theatre), Australian Community Theatre, Actor – Dick Pentwick
1975 – Dear Delinquent (Theatre), Australian Community Theatre, Actor – Detective Sergeant Pidgeon
1974 – The Rotters (Theatre), Wilson Irving Productions, Actor – Percy Clugston
1073 – Anyhow, the Wind Feels Good (Review), KJ Productions, Actor - Ensemble
1973 – Tons of Money (Theatre), Wilson Irving Productions, Actor – Henry
1973 – The Dickie Pile Show (Theatre), Brisbane Arts Theatre, Actor – Ensemble
1973 – The London Assurance (Theatre), Twelfth Night Theatre, Actor – Servant
1972 – Trumpets and Drums (Theatre), Twelfth Night Theatre, Actor – Ensemble
1972 – The Recruiting Officer (Theatre), Twelfth Night Theatre, Actor - Ensemble
Representation
Freelance
Awards
Nomination – Gold Palm Theatre Awards 2023 BEST ACTOR John Stibbard, Cosi, Ghostlight