John Patrick Elliott

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.

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.

KENREX Transfers to Southwark Playhouse in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2024

The world premiere of KENREX will transfer from Sheffield Theatres' Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse to Southwark Playhouse Borough beginning in February 2025.

Review Roundup: KENREX at Sheffield Theatres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

Sheffield Theatres is presenting KENREX- part True Crime, part Western, with a foot stomping live Americana soundtrack, KENREX is devised by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian. See what the critics are saying...

Guest Blog: Writer and Performer Jack Holden on Justice, Fear and Bringing True Crime to Life in KENREX
by Guest Author - Oct 23, 2024

Our obsession with True Crime is nothing new. Stories of wrongdoing and justice have captivated us for centuries, whether in ancient holy texts, courtroom dramas, or today’s hit podcasts. There’s a primal satisfaction in seeing justice served, especially when a villain threatens the peace of a law-abiding community. But what happens when the system fails, and a town is forced to confront that threat on its own terms? This is the chilling premise at the heart of KENREX…

Creative Team Set for KENREX at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

Sheffield Theatres has announced the full creative team behind the gripping, one-man thrill ride KENREX. Part True Crime, part Western, with a foot stomping live Americana soundtrack, KENREX is devised by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian; the creators of the Olivier-nominated Cruise. 

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For National Youth Theatre's ADA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023

New rehearsal images have been released of National Youth Theatre’s forthcoming production Ada, written by Rebecca Manley and directed by Andrew Whyment especially for young audiences. Check out the photos here!

CRUISE Will Get Regional Premiere at HOME, Manchester
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023

Now writer and performer Jack Holden ('Ten Per Cent', Amazon Prime Video; 'War Horse', National Theatre), and his co-star John Patrick Elliott (The Litle Unsaid), who mixes and performs live an original electronic soundtrack during the show, will bring their stunning West End production to HOME, Manchester from 20 July - 12 August, 2023.

Olivier Award Nominated CRUISE Heads To Cape Town
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2023

As part of the first international staging outside of the United Kingdom, the Olivier Award nominated play, Cruise, written and originally performed by Jack Holden, heads to Cape Town, South Africa to The Homecoming Centre (formerly The Fugard Theatre) from 12th - 30th April 2023.

'This is only the beginning!' West End Winners Announced for The Stage Debut Awards 2022
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 20, 2022

After a virtual ceremony in 2020 and a pandemic-induced silence in 2021, The Stage Debut Awards have finally returned in all their glitz and glamour the day before the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Stage veterans and shooting starlets gathered to celebrate their debuts and, after a nationwide minute of silence at eight sharp, Susan Wokoma kicked off the festivities.

London Theatre Week: Tickets at £25, £35 & £45 for CRUISE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 31, 2022

Book now for the final weeks of Cruise: tickets at £25, £35 and £45 as part of London Theatre Week.

Review: CRUISE, Apollo Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Aug 18, 2022

After a stellar outing last year and a nomination for Best New Play at the Olivier Awards, Jack Holden’s buzzing tale of a long-lost but never forgotten gay London is back with a smirk and a tear for a limited engagement in the West End.

Photos: First Look at CRUISE, Now Playing at the Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2022

Olivier-nominated play CRUISE has returned to the West End for a strictly limited run at the Apollo Theatre from 13 August – 4 September.  Check out all new photos here!