Theatre Odyssey People
Founding Artistic Director / Chairman
John J. Taylor
John founded Theatre Odyssey in 2000 when he directed his own adaptation of 'Homer's Odyssey'. He later brought the organisation critical acclaim in the national press with a one man version of the play.
John is a teacher and lives in the East Neuk of Fife with his wife, Kim, his two dogs and a cat.
John is also on Facebook and Twitter
Honorary Treasurer
Julie Amphlett
Julie was one of the founding members of Theatre Odyssey, and has been Treasurer for some time. A lighting designer and theatre administrator, Julie now lives near St Andrews, where she runs the Barron Theatre. Julie is a keen theatregoer and a mean French Horn player!
Honorary Secretary
Andrew Craib
Andrew (right) is a Management Information Manager for Royal Mail, and lives in Glasgow. He is thoroughly obsessed with jazz and home brew.
Stories of his brewing exploits, hire car reviews and other random nonsense can be found on his blog.
Vice-Chair (Fife Division)
Kate Barbour
Kate has been a member of Theatre Odyssey for the last few years, while she has been a student in St Andrews.
Vice-Chairs (Glasgow Division)
Gregor Doyle & Ghislaine Van Der Ploeg
Gregor was a student of John J. Taylor's when he was at Lanark Grammar School. Gregor and Ghislaine are now students of Classics at Glasgow University.
Gregor presents a radio show every Thursday on subcity radio.
Honorary Patrons
Click on the links to find out more about our Honorary Patrons.
Sir Kenneth Dover Chancellor, The University of St. Andrews
Nicholas Parsons BBC, Broadcaster and Presenter
Prof. Edwin Morgan Scottish Poet & Playwright
Prof. Peter Jones Friends of Classics
Prof. Lorna Harwick The Open University
Dr. Adam Hart-Davis BBC, Broadcaster and Presenter
Dr. Carenza Lewis Time Team, The University of Cambridge
Prof. Robert Crawford Poet, The University of St. Andrews