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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1916
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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Book Writer
 
[West End, 2023]
Writer
 
[West End, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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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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Zachary Quinto, Shailene Woodley & More Will Star in CULT OF LOVE on Broadway

Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE, directed by Trip Cullman, has just found its cast! The New York Premiere production of CULT OF LOVE will begin previews on November 20th and will officially open on December 12th at the Helen Hayes Theater. Check out who will star in the production here!
Lynne Page Is Using Every Kind of Dance to Tell the Story of TAMMY FAYE

Lynne Page is no stranger to Broadway. This fall, she returns for the fifth time with Tammy Faye, the much-anticipated new musical about a traveling preacher’s wife who beamed into homes with a message of hope… and stole the country’s heart. Lynne took a break from rehearsals to check in with BroadwayWorld and chat about how she is using dance to tell Tammy's story. 
Review: THE REAL THING, The Old Vic

Hard going with characters largely bereft of sympathetic virtues, delivering dialogue long on ideas, but short on heart
Lucy Davies Will Step Down as Executive Director of the Young Vic

The Young Vic Theatre has announced that Executive Director Lucy Davies will leave the organisation in December 2024 to take up the position of Chief Executive of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival. 
Review Roundup: THE HISTORY BOYS at Theatre Royal, Bath

See what the critics are saying about The History Boys at Theatre Royal, Bath. Read the reviews and learn more about the show.
Full Cast Set For TAMMY FAYE, Starring Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris

The full company has been set for the acclaimed Broadway-bound musical TAMMY FAYE. Learn more about the full cast here!
Michael Cerveris Joins the Cast of TAMMY FAYE on Broadway as 'Jerry Falwell'

Two-time Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris will play Jerry Falwell in the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: 'We've Raised Each Other's Game': Actors Lauren O'Neil and Nathan McMullen on BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF

Originally opening at Liverpool’s Royal Court in 2023, before transferring to The National Theatre in 2024, Boys from the Blackstuff is currently running at The Garrick Theatre in London’s West End before embarking on a UK tour in 2025.
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.

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 the 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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