Shôn Dale-Jones


Shôn Dale-Jones is a writer and performer having created the popular character of 'Hugh Hughes'. He is also the artistic director of Hoipolloi.

Education

He was educated at the University of East Anglia graduating in 1990.

Career

Theatre & Live Performance

Dale-Jones has written, directed and performed in a number of productions including The Imposter, My Uncle Arly and more recently The Doubtful Guest. In the guise of his character Hugh Hughes, Dale-Jones created three awarding-winning shows; Floating, Story of a Rabbit and 360. He was also nominated for Best Male Performance/Best Production/Best Entertainment & Best Music in the Off West End Awards for The Wonderful World of Hugh Hughes.

Radio

Dale-Jones wrote and recorded two BBC Radio 4 afternoon dramas, one of which the adaptation of Floating won Radio Comedy of the Year Award in the Audio Drama Awards. Dale-Jones also wrote and performed the June 2019 BBC Radio 4 Drama of the Week Me and Robin Hood.

Film & Other

Dale-Jones again wrote, directed and performed in his film How I Got Here. He is currently developing an interactive website 'Invisible Town Stories'.