John-Michael Howson

John-Michael Howson worked as a journalist before moving to Melbourne where he got involved writing comedy sketches and songs for revue clubs, theatres and television. He created, wrote and performed in two of Australia’s most beloved children’s shows the multi-award winning The Magic Circle Club and Adventure Island. He was also a popular team member of one of Australia’s legendary shows The Mike Walsh Show where he first met and worked with producer David Mitchell.

Howson has co-written SHOUT! and Dusty – the Original Pop Diva (with David Mitchell and Mel Morrow), Pyjamas in Paradise (with Peter Pinne), Dream Lover -The Bobby Darin Story (with Frank Howson) and More Sex Please, We’re Seniors. Howson was awarded an OAM in 2009 for services to writing and children’s television.