ABOUT ME
'I want to live urgently' - Living and Working with Cystic Fibrosis, Jack is a Slender, Athletic, Lean and Slim - highly rigorous Actor and Movement Artist for Stage and Screen. Passionate about collaboration, and our shared humanity - Jack has been mentored by industry titans such as Amit Lahav (Gecko Theatre), David Glass, Flo O'Mahony (ZooCo), Paul Hunter (Told by an Idiot), Ben Keaton, and Mike Alfreds.
Most recently - Jack worked with the BBC Concert Orchestra on THE SOUND OF SLEEP at Alexandra Palace - a Physical Theatre performance supported by live music to explore the sleep cycle. Currently - Jack is in rehearsal with "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" - a new Co-Production between Reading Rep Company and Ramps on the Moon playing Freddie and Young Scrooge; running 21st November - 3rd January.
Jack is also Writing and Producing his own work in collaboration with Jack Bentinck - a new play called TO THOSE ISLANDERS. He is on track to open the show in Spring 2027. 'You have the foundations of something really good here, a platform for radical equity' - David Bellwood, Head of Access at the National Theatre.
TESTIMONALS
David Glass Ensemble - "Jack Norris is an extraordinary talent. He combines playfulness with wisdom and regular reflective practice. He has the rare gifts of skilled performance and the skills of the director. I would happily work with him again". - David Glass (Artistic Director of David Glass Ensemble)
https://davidglassensemble.co.uk/
Zoo Co Theatre - "Wow. What an amazing collaborator. Jack brought such an open hearted and creative energy into the process... love his work" - Flo O’Mahony (Co-Artistic Director of ZooCo Theatre)
https://www.wearezooco.co.uk/bossy
Creativity Academy - "Jack brings a fresh perspective to the work we do. His dedication to collaboration makes him an invaluable asset. He knows his mind but listens well. He's good company too... which makes him welcome everywhere". - Ben Keaton (Founder of Creativity Academy and Award Winning Performer).
https://www.creativityacademy.org.uk/
Russell Actors - "He exudes passion for his craft, and balances a sense of wonder with a very grounded sense of himself. His mastery of Physical Theatre is inspiring to witness. Jack is a creative in the truest sense of the word". - Sherina Russell (Founder of Russell Actors).
http://www.russellactors.com
Gecko Theatre - "We worked with Jack when he attended our Gecko Professional Residency in the summer, and was impressed with his passion, creativity and natural flair for our physical story telling style. Such a generous, open hearted man". - Amit Lahav (Artistic Director of Gecko Theatre).
PERFORMANCE CREDITS
Christmas Carol | Reading Rep Company | 2026 | Freddie/ Young Scrooge
Sound of Sleep | BBC | 2026 | Night Monitoring Supervisor
From Here On (Remount) | Gecko | 2026 | Devising Performer
William Hill Commercial | Curate Films | 2026 | Jockey
Where Do We Go From Here? | Rank and File Theatre | 2025 | The Intellectual
Finches (Short Film) | Marco Chan | 2025 | Adam
From Here On | Gecko | 2024 | Devising Performer
The Cat and The Canary | Told by an Idiot | 2024 | Cyrus (Stand in)
Michaela's Fluent Aphasia | Russ Theatre | 2023 | Theo
Waiting for Godot | David Glass Ensemble | 2022 | Boy
The Polar Express | Twisted Reality | 2021 | Heroboy
DisillusionIllusion | Poetic Fools Theatre | 2021 | Quinn
Requiem | NFTS | 2020 | Matthew
Genii | Poetic Fools Theatre | 2020 | Osiris
Brother Don't Preach | Theatre 503 | 2018 | Jimmy
Home | The Pappy Show | 2018 | Ensemble
Helen Barret Award 10 Year Celebration (Event) | CF Trust | 2025 | Host
The Rabble Dazzle (Event) | Rabble Theatre | 2025 | Mrs. Norris
Drama Online Educational Workshops | Told by an Idiot | 2025 | Cast
County Lines (Educational) | Theatre Inspiring Change | 2023 | Paul
Good Morning Radio 6 (Web Series) | Peter Collins | 2022 | The Scientist
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CREDITS
Citizen Erased | Fractal Theatre | 2026 | Performer
Countess Dracula | John Wright | 2025 | Performer
Storytelling R&D | Mike Alfreds | 2025 | Performer
Galapagos R&D | David Glass Ensemble | 2023 | Kumish
Dirt R&D | Jacksons Lane Theatre | 2023 | Ensemble
Tess R&D | English Touring Theatre | 2021 | Ensemble
DIRECTING CREDITS
To Those Islanders 3rd R&D | Director | Lyric Hammersmith | 2026
Useless Magic | Director | South Street Arts Centre | 2026
What Make'eth Man? | Director | South Street Arts Centre | 2026
To Those Islanders R&D | Lead Artist | Scrum Theatre | 2025
Useless Magic R&D | Director | Fractal Theatre | 2025
Zero For The Young Dudes | Director | RABBLE Theatre Young Company | 2025
Day 359 | Director | RABBLE Theatre Young Company | 2024
Memories of the Marshland R&D | Lead Artist | Jacksons Lane | 2024
Bossy | Training Movement Director | Lyric Hammersmith | 2023
TEACHING CREDITS
Work Experience Week: Co-Facilitator | Orange Tree Theatre | 2025
Baseline Facilitator | Stage Base at Riverside Studios | 2025
Young Company Director | RABBLE Theatre | 2025
Get Up On Stage Facilitator | RABBLE Theatre | 2025
Visiting Lecturer | University of Reading | 2024
Movement Teacher | Russell Actors @ Old Diorama Centre | 2023
LAMDA Teacher | Rabble Theatre | 2025
Visiting Lecturer | Chelsea Community Hospital School | 2022
Workshop Facilitator | David Glass Ensemble | 2022
Visiting Lecturer | University of Weston Super Mare | 2022
Visiting Lecturer | Drama St Mary's | 2022
Visiting Lecturer | West Thames College | 2023
Movement Teacher | New Broadway Musical: Fall Risk | 2023
Workshop Facilitator | Criptic Arts | 2023
Visiting Lecturer | Berkshire Theatre School | 2023
Movement Teacher | Hyper Fusion Academy | 2023
Workshop Facilitator | Gecko Theatre | 2024
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Drama St Mary's | BA Hons | Physical Theatre
LAMDA | Short Course | Acting
National Youth Theatre | Epic Stages | Ensemble Practice
Gecko Theatre | Residency | Professional Development
Special Skills
Highly Skilled in - Acro-balance, Clown, Comedy, Immersive Performance, Laban, Mask, Physical Theatre, Poetry Reading, Puppetry, Object Manipulation, Uta Hagan Technique, Meisner Technique, Commedia, Mime and Viewpoints.
Holds a UK driving licence.