Training

John Rutledge trained at Sydney Conservatorium.

Theatre

In London’s West End: as musical director, Priscilla Queen of the Desert; as assistant music director, The Bodyguard; and as associate music director, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Tina: The Musical, Motown The Musical, Thriller Live and Beautiful – The Carole King Musical.

As musical director, productions include: Dancing in the Streets on UK tour; The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hair and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Australian tours.

As associate musical director, work includes: Girl from the North Country at the Old Vic.

As assistant music director, work includes: Can’t Smile Without You on UK tour; We Will Rock You on Australian tour.