Jack Holden
Latest News on Jack Holden:
True Crime Thriller KENREX Will Make its American Debut This Spring (Jan 27, 2026)
KXT on BROADWAY Announces a Bold and Brilliant Summer Season 2026 (Jan 4, 2026)
Critics’ Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Theatre Of 2025 (Dec 30, 2025)
True Crime Thriller KENREX Will Make its American Debut This Spring (Jan 27, 2026)
KXT on BROADWAY Announces a Bold and Brilliant Summer Season 2026 (Jan 4, 2026)
Critics’ Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Theatre Of 2025 (Dec 30, 2025)
BIO
Jack trained as an actor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He then went straight on to play the lead role of Albert in the National Theatre’s internationally award-winning production of War Horse.
Since then, Jack has worked at theatres across the country including Leicester Curve, Theatre Royal Bath, Bristol Old Vic, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Nottingham Playhouse, The Yard and the Almeida. He was most recently seen in the West End in James Graham’s Ink, directed by Rupert Goold. Jack has also appeared in British independent films The Levelling and Journey’s End. He has featured in television drama for BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Amazon.
Jack took part in the Royal Court Young Writers Programme in 2013.
He is currently under commission to Out of Joint.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2022 - Best New Play
Jack Holden, Cruise
Videos
VIDEO: Jack Holden Talks CRUISE Ahead of Opening Night!
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - 2021-05-20 09:41:37
News
KXT on BROADWAY Announces a Bold and Brilliant Summer Season 2026
by Gillian Blum - Jan 4, 2026
KXT on Broadway announced its 2026 Summer Season: a vibrant mix of fresh new voices and familiar favourites, award-winning hits, and powerful premieres, spanning intimate solo works, sharp contemporary drama and urgent new writing.
by Gillian Blum - Jan 4, 2026
KXT on Broadway announced its 2026 Summer Season: a vibrant mix of fresh new voices and familiar favourites, award-winning hits, and powerful premieres, spanning intimate solo works, sharp contemporary drama and urgent new writing.
Critics’ Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Theatre Of 2025
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 30, 2025
Looking back over 2025, it appears I sat in a dark room and wrote barely legible thoughts into a notebook on about 150-odd occasions. By the grace of God and the BroadwayWorld UK editor, I saw a real smörgåsbord of delights, everything from highly anticipated West End theatre to opera, dance, circus, cabaret, comedy and immersive theatre.
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 30, 2025
Looking back over 2025, it appears I sat in a dark room and wrote barely legible thoughts into a notebook on about 150-odd occasions. By the grace of God and the BroadwayWorld UK editor, I saw a real smörgåsbord of delights, everything from highly anticipated West End theatre to opera, dance, circus, cabaret, comedy and immersive theatre.
Critics' Choice: Gary Naylor's Best Theatre of 2025
by Gary Naylor - Dec 24, 2025
Theatre is, of course, a window on another world, often glitzier and brighter than our own, sometimes a reflection that can comfort or discomfit us and sometimes a portal into what it is to be human at all. It is an escape - and who can deny that we need such refuges more than ever - but it can be so much more than mere escapism. The best theatre of 2025 made those lofty promises - and kept them.
by Gary Naylor - Dec 24, 2025
Theatre is, of course, a window on another world, often glitzier and brighter than our own, sometimes a reflection that can comfort or discomfit us and sometimes a portal into what it is to be human at all. It is an escape - and who can deny that we need such refuges more than ever - but it can be so much more than mere escapism. The best theatre of 2025 made those lofty promises - and kept them.
Review: KENREX, The Other Palace
by Clementine Scott - Dec 11, 2025
An ominous small town tension, the lingering fear that something rotten lies beneath the wholesome community spirit, pervades KENREX, which transfers to London after an acclaimed Sheffield Theatres run.
by Clementine Scott - Dec 11, 2025
An ominous small town tension, the lingering fear that something rotten lies beneath the wholesome community spirit, pervades KENREX, which transfers to London after an acclaimed Sheffield Theatres run.
Interview: 'We're Gonna Up The Ante To Eleven': John Patrick Elliott, Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian on The Return of KENREX
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 20, 2025
After successful runs in Sheffield and London, Kenrex is arriving at The Other Palace in December. The show, written by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian with music by John Patrick Elliott, tells the tale of Ken Rex McElroy, a criminal who faced the consequences of his actions at the hands of the townspeople of Skidmore, Missouri in 1981. Holden takes on all of the roles, with Elliott accompanying with live music on stage as well.
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 20, 2025
After successful runs in Sheffield and London, Kenrex is arriving at The Other Palace in December. The show, written by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian with music by John Patrick Elliott, tells the tale of Ken Rex McElroy, a criminal who faced the consequences of his actions at the hands of the townspeople of Skidmore, Missouri in 1981. Holden takes on all of the roles, with Elliott accompanying with live music on stage as well.
Review: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at SDSU
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 30, 2025
The concert version of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s bittersweet musical at San Diego State University offered a sharp, soulful rewind through friendship, ambition, and the cost of success.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 30, 2025
The concert version of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s bittersweet musical at San Diego State University offered a sharp, soulful rewind through friendship, ambition, and the cost of success.
Review: THE LINE OF BEAUTY, Almeida Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Oct 30, 2025
An award-winning LGBTQ novel, adapted for the stage by playwright of the moment Jack Holden (Cruising; Kenrex)... It sounds like a surefire hit for the Almeida, and sure enough, the entire run is currently fully sold out. But can a production be too sure of itself? Slick but straightforward, this premiere bucks the venue’s recent trend of plays that push the envelope.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Oct 30, 2025
An award-winning LGBTQ novel, adapted for the stage by playwright of the moment Jack Holden (Cruising; Kenrex)... It sounds like a surefire hit for the Almeida, and sure enough, the entire run is currently fully sold out. But can a production be too sure of itself? Slick but straightforward, this premiere bucks the venue’s recent trend of plays that push the envelope.
Winners Announced for the 2025 UK THEATRE AWARDS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025
The winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer. Now in its 30th year, the annual celebration honours creative excellence and outstanding achievements across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Find out all of the 2025 winners here.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025
The winners of the UK Theatre Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony hosted by Faye Tozer. Now in its 30th year, the annual celebration honours creative excellence and outstanding achievements across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Find out all of the 2025 winners here.
Review: ŁUKASZ TWARKOWSKI: ROHTKO, Barbican Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 3, 2025
The true crime genre has already provided one bona fide London smash this year in the sublime Kenrex but Łukasz Twarkowski takes a very different approach with this four-hour-long opus.
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 3, 2025
The true crime genre has already provided one bona fide London smash this year in the sublime Kenrex but Łukasz Twarkowski takes a very different approach with this four-hour-long opus.
Sheffield Theatres Leads Nominees For 2025 UK Theatre Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025
The nominees for the UK Theatre Awards 2025 have been announced. The winners will be announced at this year's ceremony, taking place next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2025
The nominees for the UK Theatre Awards 2025 have been announced. The winners will be announced at this year's ceremony, taking place next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Cast Set For THE LINE OF BEAUTY at the Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, Ellie Bamber, Doreene Blackstock, Charles Edwards, Arty Froushan, Claudia Harrison, Matt Mella, Hannah Morrish, Alistair Nwachukwu, Robert Portal, Leo Suter and Jasper Talbot are cast in the world premiere of The Line of Beauty.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, Ellie Bamber, Doreene Blackstock, Charles Edwards, Arty Froushan, Claudia Harrison, Matt Mella, Hannah Morrish, Alistair Nwachukwu, Robert Portal, Leo Suter and Jasper Talbot are cast in the world premiere of The Line of Beauty.
KENREX To Play Christmas Season At The Other Palace Following Sold-Out Runs
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2025
The acclaimed true crime thriller KENREX transfers to The Other Palace for a Christmas season, running 3 December 2025 – 1 February 2026. Starring Jack Holden and featuring live Americana music by John Patrick Elliott.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2025
The acclaimed true crime thriller KENREX transfers to The Other Palace for a Christmas season, running 3 December 2025 – 1 February 2026. Starring Jack Holden and featuring live Americana music by John Patrick Elliott.
Cast Set For CLUB NVRLND Immersive Nightclub Musical at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025
The full cast is announced for the worldwide premiere of the immersive nightclub musical Club NVRLND at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe including Ru Paul's Drag Race icon Le Fil.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025
The full cast is announced for the worldwide premiere of the immersive nightclub musical Club NVRLND at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe including Ru Paul's Drag Race icon Le Fil.
CLUB NVRLND, a Y2K-Themed Immersive Musical, to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
Club NVRLND, a nostalgic new immersive nightclub musical packed with 2000s pop anthems and inspired by Peter Pan, will make its world premiere at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025
Club NVRLND, a nostalgic new immersive nightclub musical packed with 2000s pop anthems and inspired by Peter Pan, will make its world premiere at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jack Holden been in?
Jack Holden has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Jack Holden been in?
Jack Holden has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
What was Jack Holden's first West End show?
Jack Holden's first West End show was Cruise which opened in 2021
What awards has Jack Holden been nominated for?
and Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Cruise.
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