James is an actor, writer, and improvisor from Gloucestershire. He trained at the University of Exeter and the Guildford School of Acting. Previous theatre credits include The Tempest (Lazarus Theatre); A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The 39 Steps, and A Christmas Carol (all with Get Out Of My Space); UK tours of Jane Austen’s Emma and The Importance Of Being Earnest with The Pantaloons; as well as a European tour of Frankenstein with TNT/ADG Europe, playing The Monster.
James is also a founding member of improvised troupe ShakeItUp, who have been touring the UK and beyond making up entirely new Shakespeare plays based on audience suggestions since 2018.
Off the stage, James is also a published playwright. His debut play “Scarlet Sunday” premiered at The Omnibus Theatre in London and is published by Aurora Metro.