Jim Mason

Chair of the Board

Photo by Marysa Dowling

Jim Mason is the Chair of All Change. He founded the company in 1985 and as its Artistic Director for ten years produced and directed numerous community plays and combined arts projects.

Previously he taught history, English and drama at secondary level and was Deputy Head of Islington Green School in North London. As a freelance theatre director, he directed both the classics and new writing for, among others, the Young Vic, the Oxford Playhouse Company, the Soho Poly and various drama schools. Since leaving the staff of All Change Jim has worked full-time as a children’s author and TV scriptwriter and head writer (writing as James Mason).