Michael Peter Johnson is a London-based producer and cultural worker with over a decade of experience spanning dance, theatre, live performance, fashion, and film.
Working in close collaboration with artists, he brings performances, events, participation projects, and festivals to life—both in person and online. Driven by a deep understanding of the cultural sector, Michael transforms concepts into impactful productions, supporting artists, choreographers, and communities from initial research and development to large-scale, intergenerational outdoor projects. He is highly skilled in fundraising, helping clients secure investment and forge meaningful creative partnerships.
His recent collaborations include Ballet Queer, Adaire to Dance, Jean Abreu Dance, Sonny Nwachukwu, Gateway Arts, Luca Silvestrini’s Protein, Lindy Nsingo, Matthieu Geffre, Joel O’Donoghue, and Joshie Harriette. Cultural sector clients range from Diagonal Dance, Venice Biennale, Dance Umbrella Festival, Artangel, Sadler’s Wells, Greenwich Docklands International Festival, Sheffield Documentary Festival, Mint & Lime, Graduate Fashion Week, Timebased, Chapman Burrell.
Michael has extensive experience delivering projects in diverse community settings, including primary and secondary schools, pupil referral units, and refugee and migrant communities. His work with Luca Silvestrini's Protein earned the Community Project of the Year at The Stage Awards 2023, while Saturn Returns by Gateway Arts was nominated for Best Choreography at the Black British Theatre Awards 2022.
In 2022, Michael co-founded Stretch with Diagonal Dance, a conference and showcase event open to all professionals working in and around the dance sector, regardless of career stage or role.
Currently a member of IDMN (Independent Dance Managers Network), Michael has previously been part of Equity’s Freelance Dancers Network and One Dance UK. In 2024, he joined the Board of Directors for the Independent Theatre Council.
A graduate of Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance (BA Hons, First Class, 2008), Michael’s artistic journey has been shaped by influential choreographers and mentors such as Darshan Singh Bhuller, Charlotte Kirkpatrick, Darren Ellis, Julie Cunningham, and Tiia Ourilla. As a performer, he has worked internationally with Wayne McGregor/Random Dance (Big Dance 2012), Adaire to Dance, Lea Anderson & Gary Clarke (Games Time), Tom Dale, Katherine Hollinson, Ascendance Rep, RODA, Hinged Dance Co, The Typewriters, and Joseph Mercier.