Jack Holden
Latest News on Jack Holden:
KENREX Transfers to Southwark Playhouse in 2025 (Nov 18, 2024)
Review Roundup: KENREX at Sheffield Theatres (Nov 7, 2024)
Review: SMOKE, King's Head Theatre (Nov 5, 2024)
KENREX Transfers to Southwark Playhouse in 2025 (Nov 18, 2024)
Review Roundup: KENREX at Sheffield Theatres (Nov 7, 2024)
Review: SMOKE, King's Head Theatre (Nov 5, 2024)
BIO
Jack trained as an actor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He then went straight on to play the lead role of Albert in the National Theatre’s internationally award-winning production of War Horse.
Since then, Jack has worked at theatres across the country including Leicester Curve, Theatre Royal Bath, Bristol Old Vic, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Nottingham Playhouse, The Yard and the Almeida. He was most recently seen in the West End in James Graham’s Ink, directed by Rupert Goold. Jack has also appeared in British independent films The Levelling and Journey’s End. He has featured in television drama for BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Amazon.
Jack took part in the Royal Court Young Writers Programme in 2013.
He is currently under commission to Out of Joint.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2022 - Best New Play
Jack Holden, Cruise
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News
KENREX Transfers to Southwark Playhouse in 2025
The world premiere of KENREX will transfer from Sheffield Theatres' Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse to Southwark Playhouse Borough beginning in February 2025.
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
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...
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...
Review: SMOKE, King's Head Theatre
I hope the team behind Smoke takes the opportunity to redevelop the piece—dive deeper, find more nuance, and hone in on the message they want to convey. With this, Smoke could evolve into a genuinely interesting, fresh take on the queer narrative.
I hope the team behind Smoke takes the opportunity to redevelop the piece—dive deeper, find more nuance, and hone in on the message they want to convey. With this, Smoke could evolve into a genuinely interesting, fresh take on the queer narrative.
Creative Team Set for KENREX at Sheffield Theatres
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.
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
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!
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!
Cast Revealed For FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at the Riverside Studios
The full cast has been announced to join Olivier Award-winning stage legend Jenna Russell in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn.
The full cast has been announced to join Olivier Award-winning stage legend Jenna Russell in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn.
World Premiere Of Benjamin Scheuer's A MOUNTAIN FOR ELODIE Set For Edinburgh Fringe 2023
Creative Partners Productions and Aria Entertainment will present the World Premiere of A MOUNTAIN FOR ELODIE by internationally renowned musician Benjamin Scheuer at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Creative Partners Productions and Aria Entertainment will present the World Premiere of A MOUNTAIN FOR ELODIE by internationally renowned musician Benjamin Scheuer at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Jenna Russell Will Lead FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS at Riverside Studios This Year
Olivier-Award winning stage legend Jenna Russell will star as ‘Ada Harris’ in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan.
Olivier-Award winning stage legend Jenna Russell will star as ‘Ada Harris’ in the London premiere of the musical FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS this autumn, directed by Bronagh Lagan.
CRUISE Will Get Regional Premiere at HOME, Manchester
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.
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.
Review: CRUISE at Homecoming Centre Is Poignant, Relevant and Powerful
What did our critic think of CRUISE at Homecoming Centre?CRUISE, originally written and performed by Jack Holden, was one of the first plays to open after the COVID-19 lockdown in London, after which it moved to the West End, garnering an Olivier Award nomination for Best New Play.
What did our critic think of CRUISE at Homecoming Centre?CRUISE, originally written and performed by Jack Holden, was one of the first plays to open after the COVID-19 lockdown in London, after which it moved to the West End, garnering an Olivier Award nomination for Best New Play.
Interview: Daniel Geddes Chats about Bringing CRUISE to the Homecoming Theatre
CRUISE, written and originally performed by Jack Holden is a one-one play that tells the story of Michael Spencer, a young, gay man who is diagnosed with HIV in the 1980s and whose time left to live is limited.
CRUISE, written and originally performed by Jack Holden is a one-one play that tells the story of Michael Spencer, a young, gay man who is diagnosed with HIV in the 1980s and whose time left to live is limited.
Olivier Award Nominated CRUISE Heads To Cape Town
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.
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.
MILES and THE FALL Will Be Released by Original Theatre and Riverside Studios
Original Theatre and Riverside Studios have announced the forthcoming release dates of Miles and The Fall - the next two play-readings in their Originals online on demand series, featuring the winners of Original Theatre Company's Originals Playwriting Award.
Original Theatre and Riverside Studios have announced the forthcoming release dates of Miles and The Fall - the next two play-readings in their Originals online on demand series, featuring the winners of Original Theatre Company's Originals Playwriting Award.
Full Cast Announced for SONS OF THE PROPHET at Hampstead Theatre
Following the sell-out hit, The Humans, Stephen Karam returns to Hampstead Theatre with the European premiere of his award-winning comedy, Sons of the Prophet, from 2 December to 14 January.
Following the sell-out hit, The Humans, Stephen Karam returns to Hampstead Theatre with the European premiere of his award-winning comedy, Sons of the Prophet, from 2 December to 14 January.
Christine Allado, George Blagden, Hannah Elless & More to Star in Workshops of New Musical BENNY & JOON
As it prepares for an expected UK premiere, two 75-minute first-look workshop performances of Benny & Joon will take place at 5pm on Monday 14 November and 3pm on Tuesday 15 November. Tickets go on sale today at The Other Palace with £10 seats available to the public.
As it prepares for an expected UK premiere, two 75-minute first-look workshop performances of Benny & Joon will take place at 5pm on Monday 14 November and 3pm on Tuesday 15 November. Tickets go on sale today at The Other Palace with £10 seats available to the public.
Georgie Buckland, Junior Delius & More to Star in CLAUS THE MUSICAL World Premiere; Full Cast & Creative Team Announced
Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment has announced the casting for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which will run at The Lowry from 14 December 2022 – 8 January. The cast includes Georgie Buckland who will play Necile, Junior Delius (AK), Chris Draper (Will Knook), Jazz Evans (Awgwa), and more.
Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment has announced the casting for the world premiere of Claus The Musical which will run at The Lowry from 14 December 2022 – 8 January. The cast includes Georgie Buckland who will play Necile, Junior Delius (AK), Chris Draper (Will Knook), Jazz Evans (Awgwa), and more.
'This is only the beginning!' West End Winners Announced for The Stage Debut Awards 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.
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
Book now for the final weeks of Cruise: tickets at £25, £35 and £45 as part of London Theatre Week.
Book now for the final weeks of Cruise: tickets at £25, £35 and £45 as part of London Theatre Week.
Review: CRUISE, Apollo Theatre
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.
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
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!
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!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jack Holden been in?
Jack Holden has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Jack Holden been in?
Jack Holden has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
What was Jack Holden's first West End show?
Jack Holden's first West End show was Cruise which opened in 2021
What awards has Jack Holden been nominated for?
and Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Cruise.
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