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

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