John Owen-Jones (born 5 May 1971) is a Welsh musical theatre actor and singer, best known for his portrayals of Jean Valjean in Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg's Les Misérables and of The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. He most recently appeared as Valjean on the 25th Anniversary Tour of Les Misérables, and as The Phantom in The Phantom Of The Opera UK Tour, as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations. He has now recorded three studio albums.
Background/Personal Life
John Owen-Jones was born in 1971 and originates from Burry Port in Carmarthenshire. He was educated at Glan-y-mor Comprehensive School, and went on to train at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He graduated in 1994 with a BA (Hons) in Acting.
He has been married since 1999 to Teresa, a primary school teacher and they have a daughter called Nia and a son called Owen. They live in Surrey.
Musical theatre
During 1995 he played the 'liebeslieder' in Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music at the National Theatre along with Judi Dench, Patricia Hodge, Joanna Riding and Siân Phillips, and in The Ladies Paradise at the RNT Studio.
John Owen Jones (1 January 1861 – 2 March 1899), commonly known by his bardic name of Ap Ffarmwr ("farmer's son"), was a Welsh campaigning journalist.
Early education
Jones was born at Ty'n y Morfa, Trefdraeth, Anglesey. Following his father's death, his mother remarried and the family moved to Dwyran, where he was educated at the local Board school. On leaving school at fourteen, he was apprenticed to a draper, but his wide reading and further part-time education enabled him to win a place at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and he went on to Owens College in Manchester.
Journalism
Jones began his journalistic career by working as a London correspondent for Welsh newspapers, but soon returned to Wales to set up a school in his home town, continuing to work as a journalist. He campaigned on behalf of agricultural labourers in north Wales, and his articles on the subject of their working conditions led to a conference at Llangefni on Easter Monday 1890, where agreement was reached with employers on a shorter working day. Jones campaigned only on behalf of male employees, and female workers continued to have to work the longer hours.
He made his solitary England appearance on 7 March 1874 against Scotland, playing as an outside forward. After "a most competitive game", Scotland won 2–1, with Robert Kingsford scoring England's goal in the 22nd minute, before the Scots scored twice.
He was described as being "very fast and a great goal-getter" by Charles Alcock's Football Annual for 1875. However, it also criticised him for being "too much used to be played for, and hardly does himself justice".
He also played representative football for the Sheffield F.A. and for Nottinghamshire.
Sir John Owen of Clenennau (1600–1666) was a Welsh Royalist officer during the English Civil War, who was described as "a plain gentleman who would always obey the orders of the King". He was a wealthy landowner in Carnarvonshire, having inherited large estates through both his parents (John Owen snr and Elin Maurice.) Married to Janet Vaughan of Corsygedol Merionenthshire, he was appointed High Sheriff of Carnarvonshire in 1631, and Merionethshire the following year.
At the beginning of the Civil War he was made commander of the Royalist foot regiment in N.W.Wales and served with distinction, being wounded in battle at Bristol, and becoming Governor of Reading in 1643.
Owen was knighted in 1644, and made Governor of Conwy in the winter of that year. During his tenure had many disputes with Archbishop Williams who resided at the castle. In May 1644, Owen seized the castle and continued to hold it until it was eventually stormed by the Parliamentarians under the command of Thomas Mytton, who was acting on information received from Williams. He held on to the castle, even though Charles I had given him permission to surrender, but eventually capitulated to Mytton in 1646.
In the immediate aftermath of the war he retired to his estates, and was fined heavily for his part in the war, but in 1648, still loyal to the King, he mustered a group of men together and plotted rebellion in North Wales. He and his men attacked Carnarvon, and wounded and kidnapped the High Sheriff William Lloyd, who later died of his wounds. He was eventually captured at Y Dalar Hir. He was taken under guard by Thomas Mytton to Denbigh Castle,fellow sympathisers tried to effect his escape to no avail, so he was taken to London and lodged at Windsor Castle.
Owen Jones (15 February 1809 – 19 April 1874) was an English-born Welsh architect. A versatile architect and designer, he was also one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. He helped pioneer modern color theory, and his theories on flat patterning and ornament still resonate with contemporary designers today.
He rose to prominence with his studies of Islamic decoration at the Alhambra, and the associated publication of his drawings, which pioneered new standards in chromolithography. Jones was a pivotal figure in the formation of the South Kensington Museum (later to become the V&A) through his close association with Henry Cole, the museum's first director, and another key figure in 19th century design reform. Jones was also responsible for the interior decoration and layout of exhibits for the Great Exhibition building of 1851, and for its later incarnation at Sydenham. Jones advised on the foundation collections for the South Kensington museum, and formulated decorative arts principles which became teaching frameworks for the Government School of Design, then at Marlborough House. These design propositions also formed the basis for his seminal publication, The Grammar of Ornament, the global and historical design sourcebook for which Jones is perhaps best known today.
John Owen-Jones at the gala closing concert of the 66th Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. July 2012
published: 02 Dec 2012
'Bring Him Home', John Owen-Jones - BBC Proms in the Park NI 2016
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
published: 24 Sep 2016
John Owen Jones and Sierra Boggess - The Phantom of the Opera (Olivier Awards 2011)
published: 04 May 2014
Israel's Propaganda Machine EXPOSED
Both Israel and cheerleaders for its onslaught against Gaza are engaged in a sophisticated propaganda war. The brilliant Marc Owen Jones - associate professor in Middle Eastern studies - talks me through the key elements, how it works - and what the impact is.
Please like, subscribe - and help us take on the pro-war media here: https://www.patreon.com/owenjones84
published: 06 Dec 2023
The Point of No Return - Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones (Official Music Video)
A new arrangement of the iconic duet 'The point of No Return' from The Phantom of The Opera sung by Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones. Filmed at Auburn Jam Music, London.
Vocals - Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones
Production, mastering & arrangement - Nikki & Joe Davison
Violin - Laura Ayoub
Viola - Jenny Ames
Cello - Verity Simmons
Video - JDM Films
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7AK3yq279Vq4RL48BcANhl?si=4FzIRksTQji7totSdy3s6w
Listen on iTunes:
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-point-of-no-return/1647147973?i=1647147974
Official Website:
https://www.miraormala.com/
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/miraormala
https://m.facebook.com/MiraOrmalaSoprano/
https://twitter.com/miraormala
#miraormala #classicalcrossover #soprano
published: 14 Oct 2022
John Owen Jones - Music of the night
John Owen Jones performs Music of the Night for BBC Proms in the Park at Titanic Belfast.
published: 28 Sep 2016
John Owen-Jones in Les Misérables: London - September 25, 2010
Les Misérables
Live in London
September 25, 2010
Starring: Starring: John Owen-Jones (Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Madalena Alberto (Fantine), Ashley Artus (Thénardier), Lynne Wilmot (Mme. Thénardier), Rosalind James (Eponine), Katie Hall (Cosette), Gareth Gates (Marius), Jon Robyns (Enjolras)
John Owen-Jones is one of the most long running, popular, and legendary Jean Valjeans in the show's history, and for good reason. His voice is unmatched in it's strength and power and is likely the best voice to ever sing the part. And his acting and physical performance is unmatched, he puts more effort into showing us all the aspects of Valjean's journey than anyone I've seen.
That's why I'm thrilled to be sharing this recently discovered, and excellent quality, video of his performanc...
published: 19 Dec 2020
Bui Doi - John Owen Jones & Men Aloud
from Men Aloud: Live from Wales. Buy the song here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bui-doi/id384846256?i=384846420
published: 06 Aug 2013
Earl Carpenter, Paige Blankson, Connor Carson: Final Lair
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 S...
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
Both Israel and cheerleaders for its onslaught against Gaza are engaged in a sophisticated propaganda war. The brilliant Marc Owen Jones - associate professor i...
Both Israel and cheerleaders for its onslaught against Gaza are engaged in a sophisticated propaganda war. The brilliant Marc Owen Jones - associate professor in Middle Eastern studies - talks me through the key elements, how it works - and what the impact is.
Please like, subscribe - and help us take on the pro-war media here: https://www.patreon.com/owenjones84
Both Israel and cheerleaders for its onslaught against Gaza are engaged in a sophisticated propaganda war. The brilliant Marc Owen Jones - associate professor in Middle Eastern studies - talks me through the key elements, how it works - and what the impact is.
Please like, subscribe - and help us take on the pro-war media here: https://www.patreon.com/owenjones84
A new arrangement of the iconic duet 'The point of No Return' from The Phantom of The Opera sung by Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones. Filmed at Auburn Jam Music, L...
A new arrangement of the iconic duet 'The point of No Return' from The Phantom of The Opera sung by Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones. Filmed at Auburn Jam Music, London.
Vocals - Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones
Production, mastering & arrangement - Nikki & Joe Davison
Violin - Laura Ayoub
Viola - Jenny Ames
Cello - Verity Simmons
Video - JDM Films
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7AK3yq279Vq4RL48BcANhl?si=4FzIRksTQji7totSdy3s6w
Listen on iTunes:
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-point-of-no-return/1647147973?i=1647147974
Official Website:
https://www.miraormala.com/
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/miraormala
https://m.facebook.com/MiraOrmalaSoprano/
https://twitter.com/miraormala
#miraormala #classicalcrossover #soprano
A new arrangement of the iconic duet 'The point of No Return' from The Phantom of The Opera sung by Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones. Filmed at Auburn Jam Music, London.
Vocals - Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones
Production, mastering & arrangement - Nikki & Joe Davison
Violin - Laura Ayoub
Viola - Jenny Ames
Cello - Verity Simmons
Video - JDM Films
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7AK3yq279Vq4RL48BcANhl?si=4FzIRksTQji7totSdy3s6w
Listen on iTunes:
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-point-of-no-return/1647147973?i=1647147974
Official Website:
https://www.miraormala.com/
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/miraormala
https://m.facebook.com/MiraOrmalaSoprano/
https://twitter.com/miraormala
#miraormala #classicalcrossover #soprano
Les Misérables
Live in London
September 25, 2010
Starring: Starring: John Owen-Jones (Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Madalena Alberto (Fantine), Ashley...
Les Misérables
Live in London
September 25, 2010
Starring: Starring: John Owen-Jones (Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Madalena Alberto (Fantine), Ashley Artus (Thénardier), Lynne Wilmot (Mme. Thénardier), Rosalind James (Eponine), Katie Hall (Cosette), Gareth Gates (Marius), Jon Robyns (Enjolras)
John Owen-Jones is one of the most long running, popular, and legendary Jean Valjeans in the show's history, and for good reason. His voice is unmatched in it's strength and power and is likely the best voice to ever sing the part. And his acting and physical performance is unmatched, he puts more effort into showing us all the aspects of Valjean's journey than anyone I've seen.
That's why I'm thrilled to be sharing this recently discovered, and excellent quality, video of his performance in the 2010 25th Anniversary Tour at the Barbican Centre in London. Also features the brilliant Earl Carpenter as Javert. Enjoy!
Les Misérables
Live in London
September 25, 2010
Starring: Starring: John Owen-Jones (Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Madalena Alberto (Fantine), Ashley Artus (Thénardier), Lynne Wilmot (Mme. Thénardier), Rosalind James (Eponine), Katie Hall (Cosette), Gareth Gates (Marius), Jon Robyns (Enjolras)
John Owen-Jones is one of the most long running, popular, and legendary Jean Valjeans in the show's history, and for good reason. His voice is unmatched in it's strength and power and is likely the best voice to ever sing the part. And his acting and physical performance is unmatched, he puts more effort into showing us all the aspects of Valjean's journey than anyone I've seen.
That's why I'm thrilled to be sharing this recently discovered, and excellent quality, video of his performance in the 2010 25th Anniversary Tour at the Barbican Centre in London. Also features the brilliant Earl Carpenter as Javert. Enjoy!
John Owen-Jones performs 'Bring Him Home'.
Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy.
Recorded live at BBC Proms in the Park, Titanic Slipways, Belfast - 10 September 2016.
Both Israel and cheerleaders for its onslaught against Gaza are engaged in a sophisticated propaganda war. The brilliant Marc Owen Jones - associate professor in Middle Eastern studies - talks me through the key elements, how it works - and what the impact is.
Please like, subscribe - and help us take on the pro-war media here: https://www.patreon.com/owenjones84
A new arrangement of the iconic duet 'The point of No Return' from The Phantom of The Opera sung by Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones. Filmed at Auburn Jam Music, London.
Vocals - Mira Ormala & John Owen-Jones
Production, mastering & arrangement - Nikki & Joe Davison
Violin - Laura Ayoub
Viola - Jenny Ames
Cello - Verity Simmons
Video - JDM Films
Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7AK3yq279Vq4RL48BcANhl?si=4FzIRksTQji7totSdy3s6w
Listen on iTunes:
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-point-of-no-return/1647147973?i=1647147974
Official Website:
https://www.miraormala.com/
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/miraormala
https://m.facebook.com/MiraOrmalaSoprano/
https://twitter.com/miraormala
#miraormala #classicalcrossover #soprano
Les Misérables
Live in London
September 25, 2010
Starring: Starring: John Owen-Jones (Jean Valjean), Earl Carpenter (Javert), Madalena Alberto (Fantine), Ashley Artus (Thénardier), Lynne Wilmot (Mme. Thénardier), Rosalind James (Eponine), Katie Hall (Cosette), Gareth Gates (Marius), Jon Robyns (Enjolras)
John Owen-Jones is one of the most long running, popular, and legendary Jean Valjeans in the show's history, and for good reason. His voice is unmatched in it's strength and power and is likely the best voice to ever sing the part. And his acting and physical performance is unmatched, he puts more effort into showing us all the aspects of Valjean's journey than anyone I've seen.
That's why I'm thrilled to be sharing this recently discovered, and excellent quality, video of his performance in the 2010 25th Anniversary Tour at the Barbican Centre in London. Also features the brilliant Earl Carpenter as Javert. Enjoy!
John Owen-Jones (born 5 May 1971) is a Welsh musical theatre actor and singer, best known for his portrayals of Jean Valjean in Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg's Les Misérables and of The Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. He most recently appeared as Valjean on the 25th Anniversary Tour of Les Misérables, and as The Phantom in The Phantom Of The Opera UK Tour, as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations. He has now recorded three studio albums.
Background/Personal Life
John Owen-Jones was born in 1971 and originates from Burry Port in Carmarthenshire. He was educated at Glan-y-mor Comprehensive School, and went on to train at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He graduated in 1994 with a BA (Hons) in Acting.
He has been married since 1999 to Teresa, a primary school teacher and they have a daughter called Nia and a son called Owen. They live in Surrey.
Musical theatre
During 1995 he played the 'liebeslieder' in Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music at the National Theatre along with Judi Dench, Patricia Hodge, Joanna Riding and Siân Phillips, and in The Ladies Paradise at the RNT Studio.
(Words & music by Clevant Derricks) I once was lost in sin, but Jesus took me in And let a little light from heaven fills my soul. He bathed my heart in love, and He wrote my name above And just a little talk with Jesus makes me whole. (Now let us) have a little talk with Jesus (Let us) tell Him all about our troubles (He will) hear our fainted cry (He will) answer by and by (When you) feel a little prayer wheel turning (And you) will know a little fire is burnin' (You will) find a little talk with Jesus makes it right. --- Instrumental --- I may have doubts and fears, my eye be filled with tears But Jesus is a friend who watches day and night I go to him in prayer, He knows my every care And just a little talk with my Jesus make it right. (Now let us) have a little talk with Jesus (Let us) tell Him all about our troubles (He will) hear our fainted cry (He will) answer by and by (When you) feel a little prayer wheel turning (And you) will know a little fire is burnin' (You will) find a little talk with Jesus makes it right. And just a little talk with Jesus makes it right...