Josh Finan
Finan's stage work has included Southbury Child at the Bridge Theatre and Peggy For You at Hampstead Theatre. He also appeared in productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company including Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.
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BIO
Finan's stage work has included Southbury Child at the Bridge Theatre and Peggy For You at Hampstead Theatre. He also appeared in productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company including Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.
He appeared in BBC One drama series The Responder in 2022, and reprised the role for the second series in 2024. For his performance in series 1 of The Responder, Finan was nominated for British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2024, he could be seen in the Netflix shows The Gentlemen as Jethro, and as Diggsy in Baby Reindeer. He plays the younger Gerry Adams in the 2024 Disney+ drama series Say Nothing, set in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.
Finan had the lead role as philosophy teacher Dan in BBC One drama series Waiting for the Out, broadcast in January 2026. In 2026, he also appeared in Netflix comedy drama series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
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STAGE CREDITS
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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.
Aysha Kala, Kadiff Kirwan, and More Join AN OAK TREE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
Five actors join Tim Crouch's groundbreaking play at The Other Palace, where a different guest artist performs in each show without rehearsal. Learn more about the cast here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2026
Five actors join Tim Crouch's groundbreaking play at The Other Palace, where a different guest artist performs in each show without rehearsal. Learn more about the cast here.
Josh Finan, Reece Shearsmith and Hugh Skinner Join AN OAK TREE Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
A press release for AN OAK TREE is set to go out, with further details forthcoming.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026
A press release for AN OAK TREE is set to go out, with further details forthcoming.
Photos: Paramount+ to Present Three British Series from A24
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Paramount+ acquired U.S. and select regional rights to three A24 series: the comedy IT GETS WORSE, the coming-of-age drama MAJOR PLAYERS, and THE MINISTRY OF TIME, an adaptation of Kaliane Bradley's bestselling novel.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Paramount+ acquired U.S. and select regional rights to three A24 series: the comedy IT GETS WORSE, the coming-of-age drama MAJOR PLAYERS, and THE MINISTRY OF TIME, an adaptation of Kaliane Bradley's bestselling novel.
Papatango Young Playwrights' Award 2026 Winners Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Papatango announced the winners of its 2026 Young Playwrights' Award following a professional showcase at London's Park Theatre, selected from 482 participants in the GoWrite Programme.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Papatango announced the winners of its 2026 Young Playwrights' Award following a professional showcase at London's Park Theatre, selected from 482 participants in the GoWrite Programme.
Papatango Young Playwrights Award Returns For Fifth Year
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Papatango has announced the return of The Papatango Young Playwrights' Award, a celebration of the scriptwriting achievements of nine young people, shortlisted for their talent.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Papatango has announced the return of The Papatango Young Playwrights' Award, a celebration of the scriptwriting achievements of nine young people, shortlisted for their talent.
Video: Cristin Milioti, Paul Giamatti, & More Star in BLACK MIRROR Season 7 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the highly anticipated seventh season of Black Mirror. Charlie Brooker's dark, satirical anthology series will return on April 10, 2025. Watch the trailer now!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025
Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the highly anticipated seventh season of Black Mirror. Charlie Brooker's dark, satirical anthology series will return on April 10, 2025. Watch the trailer now!
Review: THE HOUSE PARTY, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 12, 2024
Superb performances anchor a hurtling rollercoaster of a play that will live long in the memory of anyone who sees it.
by Gary Naylor - May 12, 2024
Superb performances anchor a hurtling rollercoaster of a play that will live long in the memory of anyone who sees it.
Photos: In Rehearsal for THE HOUSE PARTY At Chichester's Minerva Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024
Laura Lomas’s The House Party spins Strindberg’s Miss Julie into intense, fizzing life for today’s generation. Directed by Holly Race Roughan, in a co-production with Headlong in association with Frantic Assembly, it runs at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre from 3 May – 1 June, with a press night on Friday 10 May. See photos from inside the rehearsal room below!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024
Laura Lomas’s The House Party spins Strindberg’s Miss Julie into intense, fizzing life for today’s generation. Directed by Holly Race Roughan, in a co-production with Headlong in association with Frantic Assembly, it runs at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre from 3 May – 1 June, with a press night on Friday 10 May. See photos from inside the rehearsal room below!
BWW Review: THE SOUTHBURY CHILD, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jun 18, 2022
Funny, frightening and thought-provoking, The Southbury Child cannot quite keep all its plates spinning, but is bold in its ambition and execution
by Gary Naylor - Jun 18, 2022
Funny, frightening and thought-provoking, The Southbury Child cannot quite keep all its plates spinning, but is bold in its ambition and execution
Photos: First Look at THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2022
Check out all new images of The Southbury Child, directed by Nicholas Hytner.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2022
Check out all new images of The Southbury Child, directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022
Joining Alex Jennings in Stephen Beresford’s The Southbury Child are Holly Atkins, Josh Finan, Jack Greenlees, Hermione Gulliford, Jo Herbert, Phoebe Nicholls, Racheal Ofori and Sarah Twomey.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2022
Joining Alex Jennings in Stephen Beresford’s The Southbury Child are Holly Atkins, Josh Finan, Jack Greenlees, Hermione Gulliford, Jo Herbert, Phoebe Nicholls, Racheal Ofori and Sarah Twomey.
Further Casting Announced For THE SOUTHBURY CHILD at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022
Joining the previously announced Alex Jennings in Stephen Beresford's The Southbury Child are Holly Atkins, Josh Finan, Jack Greenlees, Jo Herbert, Phoebe Nicholls, Racheal Ofori and Sarah Twomey. Final casting will be announced shortly.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022
Joining the previously announced Alex Jennings in Stephen Beresford's The Southbury Child are Holly Atkins, Josh Finan, Jack Greenlees, Jo Herbert, Phoebe Nicholls, Racheal Ofori and Sarah Twomey. Final casting will be announced shortly.
Photos: First Look at PEGGY FOR YOU at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2021
Tamsin Greig is joined by Josh Finan (The Responder, BBC One; Shook, Papatango Theatre Co - Southwark Playhouse/UK tour), Trevor Fox (My Brilliant Friend, National Theatre; The Jungle, New York/San Francisco/Playhouse Theatre/Young Vic), Danusia Samal (Maryland, Royal Court; The Great, Hula) and Jos Vantyler (King Lear, Old Vic; Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare's Globe).
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2021
Tamsin Greig is joined by Josh Finan (The Responder, BBC One; Shook, Papatango Theatre Co - Southwark Playhouse/UK tour), Trevor Fox (My Brilliant Friend, National Theatre; The Jungle, New York/San Francisco/Playhouse Theatre/Young Vic), Danusia Samal (Maryland, Royal Court; The Great, Hula) and Jos Vantyler (King Lear, Old Vic; Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare's Globe).
Hampstead Theatre Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For The World Premiere Of THE FOREST
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2021
Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Florian Zeller's new play, The Forest. Running from 5 February until 12 March 2022, The Forest is translated by Zeller's long-time collaborator Christopher Hampton, and directed by Jonathan Kent, who re-unites with Zeller after his critically acclaimed production of The Height of the Storm.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2021
Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Florian Zeller's new play, The Forest. Running from 5 February until 12 March 2022, The Forest is translated by Zeller's long-time collaborator Christopher Hampton, and directed by Jonathan Kent, who re-unites with Zeller after his critically acclaimed production of The Height of the Storm.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PEGGY FOR YOU at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2021
Rehearsal images have been released for Hampstead Theatre’s production of Alan Plater’s Peggy For You, directed by Richard Wilson and starring Tamsin Greig in the title role, from 10 December until 29 January 2022.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2021
Rehearsal images have been released for Hampstead Theatre’s production of Alan Plater’s Peggy For You, directed by Richard Wilson and starring Tamsin Greig in the title role, from 10 December until 29 January 2022.
Hampstead Theatre Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For Alan Plater's PEGGY FOR YOU
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2021
Tamsin Greig will be joined in the cast by Josh Finan (The Responder, BBC One; Shook, Papatango Theatre Co - Southwark Playhouse/UK tour), Trevor Fox (My Brilliant Friend, National Theatre; The Jungle, New York/San Francisco/Playhouse Theatre/Young Vic), Danusia Samal (Maryland, Royal Court; The Great, Hula) and Jos Vantyler (King Lear, Old Vic; Love's Labour's Lost, Shakespeare's Globe).
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2021
Tamsin Greig will be joined in the cast by Josh Finan (The Responder, BBC One; Shook, Papatango Theatre Co - Southwark Playhouse/UK tour), Trevor Fox (My Brilliant Friend, National Theatre; The Jungle, New York/San Francisco/Playhouse Theatre/Young Vic), Danusia Samal (Maryland, Royal Court; The Great, Hula) and Jos Vantyler (King Lear, Old Vic; Love's Labour's Lost, Shakespeare's Globe).
45north Announce Full Casts For MOONCAKE, FOUND and RIME OF THE SECOND SISTER
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2021
Mooncake by Nicola T. Chang and Isabella Leung, is available from 22 July, FOUND by Abi Zakarian, is released 5 August, and Rime of the Second Sister by Ava Wong Davies, is released 19 August.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2021
Mooncake by Nicola T. Chang and Isabella Leung, is available from 22 July, FOUND by Abi Zakarian, is released 5 August, and Rime of the Second Sister by Ava Wong Davies, is released 19 August.
Papatango Announce Extension Of Samuel Bailey's SHOOK
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2021
Papatango today announce the extension of their critically-acclaimed production Shook by Samuel Bailey. The 2019 Papatango New Writing Prize-winner, which was due to transfer to the West End when the pandemic hit, was filmed and made available to stream at the beginning of this month.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2021
Papatango today announce the extension of their critically-acclaimed production Shook by Samuel Bailey. The 2019 Papatango New Writing Prize-winner, which was due to transfer to the West End when the pandemic hit, was filmed and made available to stream at the beginning of this month.
RSC's ROMEO AND JULIET Returns To BBC Two as Part of BBC Lockdown Learning
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2021
The Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) 2018 production of Romeo and Juliet will be broadcast on BBC Two at 2pm on Tuesday 9 February as part of the BBC's Lockdown Learning's Shakespeare Week. The production will then be available on BBC iPlayer for 60 days.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2021
The Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) 2018 production of Romeo and Juliet will be broadcast on BBC Two at 2pm on Tuesday 9 February as part of the BBC's Lockdown Learning's Shakespeare Week. The production will then be available on BBC iPlayer for 60 days.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Josh Finan been in?
Josh Finan has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Josh Finan been in?
Josh Finan has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Josh Finan's first West End show?
Josh Finan's first West End show was Macbeth which opened in 2018
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