Lily James
Lily James graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2010. Her breakout film role was the iconic 'Cinderella' in Disney's award-winning worldwide hit adaptation directed by Kenneth Branagh.
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BIO
Lily James graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2010. Her breakout film role was the iconic 'Cinderella' in Disney's award-winning worldwide hit adaptation directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Lily was most recently seen in Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (Universal) alongside Meryl Streep, playing 'Young Donna'. She also appeared in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Studio Canal). Lily's further film credits include 'Elizabeth Nel' in Darkest Hour (Working Title) opposite Gary Oldman, and 'Debora' in Baby Driver (Working Title) alongside Jamie Foxx and Jon Hamm.
Lily's most notable TV credits include 'Lady Rose' in Golden Globe and BAFTA winning period drama Downton Abbey (ITV), and 'Natasha Rostova' in the much-heralded War & Peace (BBC).
For stage, Lily played 'Juliet' in Kenneth Branagh's acclaimed Romeo and Juliet (Garrick Theatre). Further theatre credits include Vernon God Little (Young Vic Theatre) directed by Rufus Norris, and 'Desdemona' in Daniel Evans' stage production of Othello (The Crucible, Sheffield).
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STAGE CREDITS
Videos
Video: How Christine Sherrill Went From Middle School To Starring In MAMMA MIA!
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-15 13:10:17
Video: Richard Carson and Lauren Jones Perform 'Through the Night' From English-Language Premiere of REBECCA
by Stephi Wild - 2023-08-15 06:35:31
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE DIG Starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-12-03 11:40:59
VIDEO: See Lily James and Armie Hammer in the Trailer for REBECCA
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-08 09:56:26
VIDEO: Berklee Students Record 'What the World Needs Now' as a Virtual Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-29 17:10:16
YESTERDAY Starring Lily James and Himesh Patel Now Available on Digital
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-09-24 10:36:06
VIDEO: Watch Lily James & Himesh Patel in a Bonus Clip from the YESTERDAY DVD!
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-09-10 18:20:47
VIDEO: Lily James, Ed Sheeran And More Rock Out To The Beatles In First Trailer For YESTERDAY
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-02-12 18:28:36
News
MAMMA MIA! Will Be Available For Schools and University Groups in the UK and Ireland
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Music Theatre International will release the performance rights for MAMMA MIA! to schools and university groups throughout the UK and Ireland, marking the first such opportunity since the musical's record-breaking West End premiere over 27 years ago.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Music Theatre International will release the performance rights for MAMMA MIA! to schools and university groups throughout the UK and Ireland, marking the first such opportunity since the musical's record-breaking West End premiere over 27 years ago.
Kayla Ryan Walsh Joins MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Cast; Rob Hancock to Play 'Harry Bright'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M. Ojeda.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M. Ojeda.
MAMMA MIA! Reveals New Cast and Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
A new cast led by Sara Poyzer and Richard Standing will join MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre from October 12, 2026, as the West End production extends booking through October 2, 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
A new cast led by Sara Poyzer and Richard Standing will join MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre from October 12, 2026, as the West End production extends booking through October 2, 2027.
MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour Will Come to BJCC Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Single tickets for the ABBA-scored musical's Birmingham engagement will go on sale for eight performances at the BJCC Concert Hall as part of the Broadway in Birmingham Series.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Single tickets for the ABBA-scored musical's Birmingham engagement will go on sale for eight performances at the BJCC Concert Hall as part of the Broadway in Birmingham Series.
ALL ABOUT EVE Cast Announced for Malthouse Theatre's Australian Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026
Christie Whelan Browne will play both Margo and Eve in Malthouse Theatre's Australian premiere of ALL ABOUT EVE, directed by Dean Bryant at the Merlyn.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026
Christie Whelan Browne will play both Margo and Eve in Malthouse Theatre's Australian premiere of ALL ABOUT EVE, directed by Dean Bryant at the Merlyn.
MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour to Play The Bushnell
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Tickets for the 25th anniversary touring production of MAMMA MIA! at The Bushnell in Hartford will go on sale this week, with the ABBA-scored musical set for a limited engagement this fall.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Tickets for the 25th anniversary touring production of MAMMA MIA! at The Bushnell in Hartford will go on sale this week, with the ABBA-scored musical set for a limited engagement this fall.
Video: THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 3 Debuts Official Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 29, 2026
The official trailer is here for The Angry Birds Movie 3, the third installment in the hit animated franchise. Watch the trailer for the new movie, featuring the voices of Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 29, 2026
The official trailer is here for The Angry Birds Movie 3, the third installment in the hit animated franchise. Watch the trailer for the new movie, featuring the voices of Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad.
James Norton Will Lead HAMLET New West End Production
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
James Norton will play the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, conceived and directed by Thomas Ostermeier in the West End in Autumn 2027. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
James Norton will play the title role in a new production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, conceived and directed by Thomas Ostermeier in the West End in Autumn 2027. Learn more here.
New Cast Set For MAMMA MIA! UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The UK touring production of MAMMA MIA! announced a wave of new cast members, including Lauren Woolf, Richard Taylor Woods, and Hazel Baldwin, joining the show as it continues its run across venues nationwide.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The UK touring production of MAMMA MIA! announced a wave of new cast members, including Lauren Woolf, Richard Taylor Woods, and Hazel Baldwin, joining the show as it continues its run across venues nationwide.
Mark Goldthorp Will Join MAMMA MIA! at The Novello Theatre as 'Bill'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Mark Goldthorp, currently playing Bill in the UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!, will join the West End production at the Novello Theatre, replacing Tamlyn Henderson, who departs for the Young Vic.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Mark Goldthorp, currently playing Bill in the UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!, will join the West End production at the Novello Theatre, replacing Tamlyn Henderson, who departs for the Young Vic.
MAMMA MIA! to Open Hennepin Arts' Broadway Season at Minneapolis Orpheum
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
Hennepin Arts announced MAMMA MIA! will kick off its Broadway on Hennepin season at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, with tickets going on sale to the general public at HennepinArts.org.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026
Hennepin Arts announced MAMMA MIA! will kick off its Broadway on Hennepin season at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, with tickets going on sale to the general public at HennepinArts.org.
Ed Harris, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Allison Janney, and More Will Lead OTHER DESERT CITIES on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
Ed Harris has revealed that he will be returning to the stage this year, starring alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney in a production of Jon Robin Baitz's family drama, Other Desert Cities.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss Will Announce the Tony Award Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Tony Award nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony Award-winning actor Darren Criss will announce the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Tony Award nominee Uzo Aduba and Tony Award-winning actor Darren Criss will announce the nominations for the 79th Annual Tony Awards. Learn more here!
MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Period in London to March 2027
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
MAMMA MIA! has extended its booking period to 13 March 2027 at London's Novello Theatre. The West End production, celebrating its 27th birthday on 6 April 2026, has been seen by over 11 million people in London.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
MAMMA MIA! has extended its booking period to 13 March 2027 at London's Novello Theatre. The West End production, celebrating its 27th birthday on 6 April 2026, has been seen by over 11 million people in London.
Photos: New Look at MAMMA MIA! 25th Anniversary Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Check out new production photos for the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA!. Fresh off a historic and hugely successful six-month return to its original Broadway home at the Winter Garden Theatre, the celebrated and beloved musical officially relaunched at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in March.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Check out new production photos for the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA!. Fresh off a historic and hugely successful six-month return to its original Broadway home at the Winter Garden Theatre, the celebrated and beloved musical officially relaunched at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in March.
Tickets to go on Sale Next Week for MAMMA MIA! in Portland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Portland will go on sale in December. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Portland will go on sale in December. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe.
Tickets For MAMMA MIA! In Edmonton to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, will go on sale. The 25th Anniversary production of MAMMA MIA! made a return to Broadway in August 2025 for a limited six-month run.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, will go on sale. The 25th Anniversary production of MAMMA MIA! made a return to Broadway in August 2025 for a limited six-month run.
Tickets on Sale For MAMMA MIA! at Pikes Peak Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to the 25th Anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! will go on sale to the public on Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Learnm ore here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2025
The American Theatre Guild has announced that single tickets to the 25th Anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! will go on sale to the public on Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Learnm ore here!
Additional Dates And Venues Set For New UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
MAMMA MIA! will embark on a new UK tour from 24 October 2025 and has announced further dates and venues. Learn more about where to catch the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
MAMMA MIA! will embark on a new UK tour from 24 October 2025 and has announced further dates and venues. Learn more about where to catch the show here!
Full Cast Set For the New UK Tour of MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which embarks on a new UK tour beginning next month. Learn more about the tour here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025
Full casting has been announced for the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! which embarks on a new UK tour beginning next month. Learn more about the tour here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lily James been in?
Lily James has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Lily James been in?
Lily James has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Lily James's first West End show?
Lily James's first West End show was Lyonesse which opened in 2023
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