John-William Watson is a choreographer, director and dancer from Beeston, Leeds.

After graduating from The Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp in 2019, they swiftly carved a path for themselves creating critically acclaimed, surreal, self-described ‘dance-plays’ – often exploring the interplay between science fiction, dark-comedy and contemporary dance. Creating “laugh-out-loud” worlds on stage that “look at the absurdity of the world with a smile.” – The Stage

Watson has previously received commissions from organisations such as Sadler’s Wells, Messums West and The Riley Theatre. Touring and creating shows nationally and internationally, their work has been described by Article 19 as “just what the wide world of dance needs right now.”