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James Graham's work includes the HBO and Channel 4 drama "Brexit" starring Benedict Cumberbatch. He had two plays running concurrently in London's West End: Labour of Love, which won Best New Comedy at the Olivier Awards 2018, alongside INK nominated for Best Play the same year. Other theatre work includes This House at the National Theatre and West End, 2016. Privacy transferred from Donmar Warehouse to The Public Theater in 2016. "The Vote" was broadcast live on the U.K. election night in 2015 and nominated for a BAFTA. James wrote the book for the Broadway musical Finding Neverland. His screenwriting includes the political drama "Coalition" (Channel 4) winner of the Royal Television Society award for Best Single Drama. His first feature film X+Y was selected at the Toronto International Film Festival 2014.

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James Graham Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2022 - Best New Play

James Graham, Best of Enemies

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Play

James Graham, Ink

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BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF Will Embark on UK Tour

Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced that James Graham’s acclaimed adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff will tour the UK in 2025, following sell-out runs at Liverpool’s Royal Court and The National Theatre, and its current run in London’s West End at the Garrick Theatre.
Bailey Lock Appointed RSC Executive Producer (Stratford)  

The RSC has announced the appointment of Bailey Lock as the Company’s new Executive Producer (Stratford), working alongside Co-Artistic Directors Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans and Executive Director Andrew Leveson to lead the producing team at the RSC’s home in Stratford-upon-Avon.   
James Graham's PUNCH Will Transfer to London

The Young Vic Theatre has announced the London transfer of Punch, the latest five-star sell-out show from Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Best of Enemies, Dear England, This House, Sherwood) and Nottingham Playhouse, which brings Jacob Dunne’s powerful and moving memoir to the stage. 
James Graham Will Rewrite Ending of DEAR ENGLAND Following Euros Defeat

The ending of the play Dear England is set to change following the Three Lions' Euro 2024 journey.
Ashfield Awarded £1 Million For Three-Year Cultural Transformation

Ashfield District Council and the Ashfield Arts Partnership have launched Ashfield Creates, a three-year transformational programme to inspire and sustain the cultural and creative fabric of Ashfield.
Award Winning SLÄPSTICK: SCHËRZO To Perform In London For The First Time This Autumn

Award-winning group SLÄPSTICK brings their unique blend of music, comedy, and theater to London for the first time this autumn with their show SCHËRZO.
Christian Borle Replaces Andrew Rannells in TAMMY FAYE on Broadway

Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle will play Jim Bakker in the Broadway premiere of Tammy Faye, opposite previously announced, two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben. We have all of the details!
Review: THE BOUNDS, Royal Court Theatre

Written by Stewart Pringle, The Bounds takes punters to 1553, “the true Golden Age of English football”, when matches could last hours or days and rules were, though relaxed, quite severe. While people are playing in the distance, our protagonists of humble Northumbrian origins end up debating a lot more than football. Rife with superstition and mythology, the piece lives in a limbo.
Andrew Rannells Will No Longer Lead TAMMY FAYE Musical

On the Tony Awards red carpet, performer Andrew Rannells told CBS that he will no longer be appearing in the Broadway production of the new musical Tammy Faye. It was announced in February that he would be reprising his Oliver-nominated performance as Jim Bakker, which is due to hit Broadway later this year at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. 
DEAR ENGLAND Will Return to the National Theatre in 2025

The Olivier Award-winning smash hit Dear England will return to the National Theatre in 2025. Performances will run 10 March — 24 May 2025 at the Olivier Theatre.
Review: THE BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF, National Theatre

It's not a seamless transition from screen to stage, but it works well enough and, sadly, it still resonates with a truth albeit in a very different world
National Theatre Live Screenings Begin at Alleyway Theatre

Ian McKellan will appear on screen at Alleyway Theatre this August, as National Theatre Live comes to Buffalo.
Up on the Marquee: TAMMY FAYE

Tammy Faye is coming to Broadway! The new musical will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024. Check out photos of the new marquee!
National Youth Theatre Reveals Lineup For Rep Season, What Lies Above and Storyfest

This summer will see the inaugural StoryFest held at the National Youth Theatre’s RIBA award-winning headquarters in North London. A month-long festival that demonstrates the NYT’s commitment to championing new work from emerging talent, many of whom are alumni of the NYT themselves. 
Paines Plough Reveals 2024 Plans Marking 50 Years of the New Writing Company

In their 50th year as a ew writing company, this summer Paines Plough's portable pop-up theatre venue Roundabout will return to Summerhall at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its tenth year as a touring venue. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!
Video: Gary Barlow Reveals FINDING NEVERLAND Will Open in the West End in 2025

Gary Barlow has revealed that Finding Neverland is headed to the West End next year! When asked about when fans can expect the musical in London, Barlow exclusively told Amy Hart, host of P&O Cruises Official Podcast, Hart to Heart, that it's coming in 'summer 2025.'
INK Makes Sydney Premiere in May

Ink by James Graham will make its Sydney premiere in May. Performances run 28 May - 29 June 2024.
Photos: First Look at the West End Transfer of BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF

All new production photos have been released from James Graham’s new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s seminal TV drama, Boys from the Blackstuff.
Review: BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF, Liverpool's Royal Court

Following its sold out run in 2023, Boys from the Blackstuff has returned to Liverpool’s Royal Court, before the show transfers to the National Theatre in London and Garrick Theatre in the West End.
Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners

The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!

James Graham FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James Graham been in?

James Graham has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has James Graham been in?

James Graham has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has James Graham been nominated for?

James Graham has been nominated for Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for "Best of Enemies" and for Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Ink."

How many shows has James Graham written?

James Graham has written 5 shows including Finding Neverland (Book), Ink (Playwright), This House (Inactive) (Playwright), Quiz (Playwright), Tammy Faye (Book).

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