Jack Holden
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.
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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
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Jack Holden, Kenrex
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Jack Holden, Kenrex
Olivier Awards - 2022 - Best New Play
Jack Holden, Cruise
Videos
Video: How KENREX's Onstage Musician Performs a Live Soundtrack Every Night
by Michael Major - 2026-05-29 12:06:23
Video: Jack Holden & Company Explain the True Crime Twists and Turns of KENREX
by Luka Vonier - 2026-05-07 12:20:00
VIDEO: Jack Holden Talks CRUISE Ahead of Opening Night!
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - 2021-05-20 09:41:37
News
Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Melanie La Barrie and More Join AN OAK TREE at The Other Palace
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Seven actors have joined the cast of AN OAK TREE, including Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Phoebe Campbell, Caitlin FitzGerald, Jack Holden, Melanie La Barrie, and Sid Sagar.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
Seven actors have joined the cast of AN OAK TREE, including Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Bayton, Phoebe Campbell, Caitlin FitzGerald, Jack Holden, Melanie La Barrie, and Sid Sagar.
Full Cast Set For CLUB NVRLND at the Vaults
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2026
George Renshaw, Ceili O'Connor, and Peter Caulfield join Diana Vickers and Le Fil in the immersive nightclub musical at The Vaults from November 14, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2026
George Renshaw, Ceili O'Connor, and Peter Caulfield join Diana Vickers and Le Fil in the immersive nightclub musical at The Vaults from November 14, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Diana Vickers and Le Fil Join CLUB NVRLND at The Vaults
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Diana Vickers will play Wendy Darling in London's Club NVRLND. RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant Le Fil will return to play Tiger Lily. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Diana Vickers will play Wendy Darling in London's Club NVRLND. RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestant Le Fil will return to play Tiger Lily. Learn more about the show here!
CRUISE to Return to Seymour Centre in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Fruit Box Theatre will bring CRUISE back to Sydney's Seymour Centre, a solo monologue tracing four decades of queer history through a man diagnosed with HIV in 1984.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Fruit Box Theatre will bring CRUISE back to Sydney's Seymour Centre, a solo monologue tracing four decades of queer history through a man diagnosed with HIV in 1984.
CLUB NVRLND to Transfer to The Vaults, Waterloo After Sold-Out Fringe Run
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
The immersive nightclub musical, which sold out its Edinburgh Fringe run, will move to The Vaults in Waterloo, following Wendy Darling as she returns to Peter's world.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
The immersive nightclub musical, which sold out its Edinburgh Fringe run, will move to The Vaults in Waterloo, following Wendy Darling as she returns to Peter's world.
CLUB NVRLND Immersive Nightclub Musical to Transfer to The Vaults, Waterloo
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
CLUB NVRLND, the immersive Peter Pan-inspired nightclub musical featuring 2000s anthems by Britney Spears, Rihanna, and more, will transfer to The Vaults in Waterloo following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
CLUB NVRLND, the immersive Peter Pan-inspired nightclub musical featuring 2000s anthems by Britney Spears, Rihanna, and more, will transfer to The Vaults in Waterloo following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run.
Video: How KENREX's Onstage Musician Performs a Live Soundtrack Every Night
by Michael Major - May 29, 2026
Go onstage at KENREX with Drama Desk Award winner John Patrick Elliott. Watch how one musician and one desk bring Skidmore to life through sound and music in the acclaimed Off-Broadway production.
by Michael Major - May 29, 2026
Go onstage at KENREX with Drama Desk Award winner John Patrick Elliott. Watch how one musician and one desk bring Skidmore to life through sound and music in the acclaimed Off-Broadway production.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
Video: Jack Holden & Company Explain the True Crime Twists and Turns of KENREX
by Luka Vonier - May 7, 2026
The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX just had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, featuring Olivier Award winner Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott. Watch in this video as the team explains more of what the new play is all about.
by Luka Vonier - May 7, 2026
The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX just had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, featuring Olivier Award winner Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott. Watch in this video as the team explains more of what the new play is all about.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 28, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Opens At the Palace and More
by - Apr 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Apr 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: KENREX Opens Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from opening night here, featuring company members Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott, plus more stars.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
The two-time Olivier Award-winning thriller KENREX had its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from opening night here, featuring company members Jack Holden, Ed Stambollouian, and John Patrick Elliott, plus more stars.
Review Roundup: Jack Holden's KENREX Opens Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
Two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Read the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2026
Two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, is now open at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Read the reviews here!
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
Photos: Inside the Celebration of KENREX's First Performance Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
New York City has officially welcomed two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, to the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from the show's celebration here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
New York City has officially welcomed two-time 2026 Olivier Award-winning KENREX by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, to the Lucille Lortel Theatre. See photos from the show's celebration here!
Photos: Get a First Look at KENREX Off-Broadway at The Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Get a first look at photos of the two-time Olivier Award-winning KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, which has its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026
Get a first look at photos of the two-time Olivier Award-winning KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Olivier Award nominee Ed Stambollouian, which has its American premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
KENREX Off-Broadway to Offer $42 and $32 Tickets Through Lottery and Rush
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The two-time Olivier Award-winning American premiere of KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, is launching digital lottery and in-person rush policies.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The two-time Olivier Award-winning American premiere of KENREX, the thriller by Olivier Award winner Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, is launching digital lottery and in-person rush policies.
Photos: Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and More Win at the 2026 Olivier Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed. See photos of Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2026
The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed. See photos of Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and more!
Olivier Awards 2026- Complete List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026
London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026
London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
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?
Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Kenrex, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kenrex and Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Cruise.
What awards has Jack Holden won?
Jack Holden won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for Kenrex.
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