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James Backway was born on the 26th January in Croydon, London. He trained at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.

His stage credits include playing Albert Narracott in the National Theatre's acclaimed production of War Horse by Michael Morpurgo at the New London Theatre in London's West End, Stanley Yelnats in the UK Tour of Holes, Algernon Moncrieff in The Importance of Being Earnest at The Anthony Hopkins Theatre, The Sound of Music at The London Palladium, and playing Lucentio in William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew at the world famous Globe Theatre in London.

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Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY, Alexandra Palace


Taking your family to a production of Charles’ Dickens A Christmas Carol is almost as expected as taking them to your local pantomime with at least three major productions running this year alone. No stranger to reinterpreting classic works, Mark Gattis’ (Sherlock, Dracula, Dr Who) 2021 production returns to haunt the Alexandra Palace this festive season.

Keith Allen Will Star as Scrooge in Mark Gatiss' Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL


Full casting has been announced for the revival of Mark Gatiss' acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

Full Casting Announced For Mark Gatiss' Adaptation Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL


Full casting has been announced for Mark Gatiss' brand-new adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol directed by Adam Penford.

Louis Sachar's HOLES is Opening at the Belgrade Theatre


Something strange appears to be happening in Coventry City Centre this week, with reports of 'holes' opening up at the Belgrade Theatre.

Casting Announced For New UK Tour Of HOLES


The Children's Theatre Partnership (CTP) and Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced the full cast of the Nottingham Playhouse production of a?oeHOLESa??, written by Louis Sachar and directed by Adam Penford.

TV: Watch the Trailer for Theatr Clwyd's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST


Theatr Clwyd presents a major new revival of Oscar Wilde's classic masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest, which opened last night, 9 May, and runs until 27 May. Check out a trailer for the show below!

Cast Announced For Major Revival of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Theatr Clwyd


Today, Theatr Clwyd announced the full cast for a major new revival of Oscar Wilde's classic masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest which opens on 9 May, with previews from 4 May, and runs until 27 May.

BWW Interview: James Backway on The Watermill's WATERSHIP DOWN


Richard Adams' best-selling novel Watership Down is opening shortly at the picturesque Watermill Theatre; not far away from the location that inspired the well-loved story. Towards the end of the rehearsal period, BWW:UK speaks to James Backway who is playing Hazel in this stage adaptation. He was mostly recently seen in War Horse in the West End where he played Albert until the production closed.

The Watermill Announces Full Company of WATERSHIP DOWN


The Watermill Theatre today announces the full company for its brand new production of Watership Down, based on the worldwide bestselling novel by Richard Adams and adapted by award-winning playwright, Rona Munro.

WAR HORSE Announces Final Extension in the West End, New Fall 2017 UK Tour


After eight record breaking years, the National Theatre has announced the final extension of its West End run of WAR HORSE, with a last performance at the New London Theatre scheduled for 12 March 2016. 

Photo Flash: First Look at New Cast of West End's WAR HORSE


At the New London Theatre, the proud home of Michael Morpurgo's much celebrated War Horse, the National Theatre's acclaimed stage production recently extended bookings for the West End production to 13 February 2016. In its eighth year, and having now been seen by over 6 million worldwide, a new cast of 26 actors and 12 puppeteers joined the company this month led by the show's equine star Joey.

Photo Flash: Michael Morpurgo, James Backway, Phillip Bertioli & More Join Cast of WAR HORSE!


At the New London Theatre, the proud home of Michael Morpurgo's much celebrated War Horse, the National Theatre's acclaimed stage production today (2 February) releases over 150,000 new tickets for sale taking bookings for the West End production to 13 February 2016. In its eighth year, and having now been seen by over 6 million worldwide, a new cast of 26 actors and 12 puppeteers join the company on 16 March 2015 led by the show's equine star Joey. War Horse recently completed sell-out dates in South Africa visiting Johannesburg and Cape Town and has now returned to the UK where it will complete a record-breaking national tour in Bristol next month.

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