James Backway
Latest News on James Backway:
- Full Cast Set For ATONEMENT at Chichester Festival TheatreMay 27, 2026
- Review: LIFERS, Southwark PlayhouseOct 7, 2025
- Full Cast Set For LIFERS at Southwark PlayhouseAug 21, 2025
BIO
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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TV: Watch the Trailer for Theatr Clwyd's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-05-10 13:36:57
News
Full Cast Set For ATONEMENT at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The full cast has been set for Atonement, coming to Chichester Festival Theatre this month. The production is by Ian McEwan and adapted for the stage by Christopher Hampton.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
The full cast has been set for Atonement, coming to Chichester Festival Theatre this month. The production is by Ian McEwan and adapted for the stage by Christopher Hampton.
Review: LIFERS, Southwark Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - Oct 7, 2025
Synergy Theatre Projectt's commission hits hard, but will it hit the right people?
by Gary Naylor - Oct 7, 2025
Synergy Theatre Projectt's commission hits hard, but will it hit the right people?
Full Cast Set For LIFERS at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The full cast has been announced for Synergy Theatre Project’s production of Evan Placey’s new play Lifers at Southwark Playhouse. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2025
The full cast has been announced for Synergy Theatre Project’s production of Evan Placey’s new play Lifers at Southwark Playhouse. Learn more about the show here!
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY, Alexandra Palace
by Mica Blackwell - Nov 30, 2023
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.
by Mica Blackwell - Nov 30, 2023
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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023
Full casting has been announced for the revival of Mark Gatiss' acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023
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
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2021
Full casting has been announced for Mark Gatiss' brand-new adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol directed by Adam Penford.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2021
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020
Something strange appears to be happening in Coventry City Centre this week, with reports of 'holes' opening up at the Belgrade Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020
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
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2019
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.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2019
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
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 10, 2017
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!
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 10, 2017
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
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2017
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.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2017
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
by Jenny Ell - Jun 17, 2016
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.
by Jenny Ell - Jun 17, 2016
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
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 26, 2016
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.
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 26, 2016
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
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2015
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.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2015
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.
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