News
FEB 16, 2024
'A Christmas Carol - As told by Jacob Marley (deceased)' has received a highly prestigious OffComm Commendation from The Off West End Awards.
FEB 8, 2024
The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by Voices from the Vaults
JAN 30, 2024
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by A Shiny Life For Me!
DEC 30, 2023
The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by A Shiny Life For Me!
DEC 25, 2023
The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by Sardines Magazine
NOV 5, 2023
The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by Voices from the Vaults.
NOV 4, 2023
On the evening of 4th November, 2023, James received The Hamilton Deane Award from The Dracula Society (at the Bram Stoker Birthday Dinner in the heart of London's West End) during its special 50th anniversary year among a record number of attendees; made all the more special by the fact that James was born in the very same month and year that the Society was founded. His speech was warmly received.
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Photos from this event can be viewed on Facebook here.
SEP 29, 2023
James Hyland will receive the highly prestigious Hamilton Deane Award from the world-renowned Dracula Society at its 50th Anniversary Bram Stoker Birthday Dinner for his performance as Dracula in his critically acclaimed stage production of 'Dracula's Guest' (of which he is also the adapter, director and producer). The award is named after the man who first made Dracula famous on the stage, and is awarded by The Dracula Society annually. Previous recipients include Sir Christopher Lee, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Christopher Frayling, Denholm Elliott, Patrick Troughton, Guillermo del Toro, Michael Sheen, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Mark Gatiss. What makes this award even more meaningful is that The Society was founded in October 1973, the very month and year that James was born. Together, they will be celebrating their 50th!
SEP 7, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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AUG 4, 2023
'Fagin's Last Hour' has been listed as one of "five theatre shows not to be missed at Camden Fringe", according to FringeReview.
JULY 30, 2023
The East London Shakespeare Festival production of 'Romeo and Juliet' (in which James plays the role of Lord Capulet) has been nominated for Performance Ensemble by The Off West End Awards.
JULY 10, 2023
The first review of the East London Shakespeare Festival production of 'Romeo and Juliet' by A Shiny Life For Me!
MAY 12, 2023
This Summer James will be appearing as Lord Capulet in East London Shakespeare Festival's touring production of 'Romeo and Juliet', (16th June to 13th August) a riotous and atmospheric outdoor production of Shakespeare' star-crossed lovers. With ELSF's trademark contemporary twists and turns, high-energy party numbers and audience participation. The Masquerade Ball will be a party like no other – numbers to music from Lizzo, Dizzee Rascal, Gloria Estefan, Shirley Bassey and Clean Bandit.
MAY 8, 2023
James' multi award-winning one-man show 'Fagin's Last Hour' returns on 26th and 27th August at Upstairs at the Gatehouse as part of The Camden Fringe Festival.
MAY 5, 2023
James has won Best Actor/Actress (Short Film) at Onyko Films Awards for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'
APRIL 6, 2023
James's one-man show production of 'Fagin's Last Hourt' (in which he serves as adapter, producer and actor) has received a highly prestigious OffComm Commendation from The Off West End Awards.
APRIL 1, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Cult Movies International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'
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MARCH 28, 2023
The latest review of 'Silver & Gold' by British Theate Journal
MARCH 20, 2023
The first review of 'Silver & Gold' by Virginia Betts
MARCH 7, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Indo French International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'
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MARCH 6, 2023
James has won Best Actor at International Gold Awards for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'
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MARCH 3, 2023
James is now represented by Spotted Talent and Model Management, a leading, exclusive talent agency which specialises in Film, TV and Advertising. All enquiries should be made to info@spottedtalent.com
MARCH 1, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Fashion Film Festival International for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'
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FEB 12, 2023
'Dracula's Guest' has been recognized amongst the winners at The 23rd Annual Off West End Awards at Alexandra Palace for its OffComm Commendation for Short Run Live Theatre.
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FEB 12, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Helsinki Awards Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
FEB 4, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Qatar Indie Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
FEB 3, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Jeju-Si International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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JAN 31, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Santa Dev International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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JAN 25, 2023
James has won Best Actor at International Film Festival Belgium for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
JAN 25, 2023
The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by British Theatre Journal
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JAN 21, 2023
The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by Everything Theatre
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JAN 20, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Athvikvaruni International Film Festival! for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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JAN 19, 2023
The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by Simon's Horrible Hothouse of Horror
JAN 18, 2023
The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by VOICE MAGAZINE
JAN 14, 2023
James has won Best Actor at Thilsri International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
DEC 23, 2022
James has won Best Actor at Gully International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
DEC 22, 2022
James has won Best Actor at Sittannavasal International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
DEC 21, 2022
James has won Best Actor at Barcelona Indie Awards for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
DEC 20, 2022
James has won Best Actor at Big Fridge International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
DEC 14, 2022
The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by VOICE MAGAZINE
DEC 5, 2022
The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by Nantwich News
DEC 5, 2022
The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by Ink Pantry
NOV 26, 2022
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Virginia Betts
OCT 27
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has won Best Comedy at The Paradise Film Festival.
NOV 2, 2022
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by VOICE MAGAZINE
NOV 1, 2002
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Voices from the Vaults
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OCT 24
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has won Best Comedy Short at The Pupila Film Festival.
OCT 22
James's new ground-breaking one-man show 'Silver and Gold' opens at the Canterbury Festival to wolf whistles and cheers.
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OCT 10, 2022
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has been officially selected for The Pupila Film Festival.
OCT 1, 2022
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has won the Made You Laugh BBC Comedy Award at The World Cinema Film Festival.
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SEP 23, 2022
James has won Best Actor at Nawada International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
SEP 12, 2022
James has won Best Actor at Ukrainian Dream Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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AUG 19, 2022
James has won Best Actor at The Global Film Festival Awards Los Angeles for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
AUG 19, 2022
James has been nominated as Best Actor at Nawada International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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AUG 4, 2022
James has won Best Actor at Cotswold International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
AUG 3, 2022
James's production of 'Dracula's Guest' (in which he serves as adapter, producer, director and co-actor) has received a highly prestigious OffComm Commendation from The Off West End Awards.
JULY 11, 2022
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by ScareTOUR
JULY 10, 2022
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Elaine Chapman
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JULY 9, 2022
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by North West End UK
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JULY 8, 2022
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Susan Elkin of Sardines Magazine
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JULY 8, 2022
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Simon's Horrible Hothouse of Horror
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JUNE 30, 2022
James has won Best Actor at The APEX Film Awards for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'. The acclaimed film has also received an amazing 5-star review from the festival which describes his performance as "absolutely hilarious and played to perfection." Read it here: https://bit.ly/3NzmG6b
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JUNE 30, 2022
James has won Best Actor at Vesuvius International Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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JUNE 26, 2022
James has won the highly prestigious Best Performance of the Year award at The Actors Awards LA for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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JUNE 8, 2022
James has won Best Actor at The London Movie Awards for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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JUNE 6, 2022
James has received an official nomination for Best Performance of the Year at The Actors Awards Los Angeles for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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JUNE 5, 2022
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has been officially selected for The London Movie Awards.
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MAY 29, 2022
James has won Best Actor at The Reel Social Film Festival for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'. The acclaimed film also won Best Comedy.
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MAY 23, 2022
The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Julia Kruk of The Dracula Society
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MAY 23, 2022
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has been officially selected for The Reel Social Film Fest in the Comedy Category.
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MAY 5, 2022
James has won Best Actor in a Comedy (Platinum Award) at The Best Actor & Director Awards New York for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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MAY 4, 2022
James has received an official nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy at The Best Actor & Director Awards New York for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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APRIL 9, 2022
James has won Best Performance of Fest and Best Actor in a Comedy at The Actors Awards Los Angeles for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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APRIL 1, 2022
James has received an official nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy at The Actors Awards Los Angeles for his portrayal of Mr. Guthrert Vratrol and the Narrator in 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter'.
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FEBRUARY 14, 2022
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has won the Comedy Block at Love Your Shorts Film Festival 2022 in Florida. This follows its Producer's Choice award at The Earls Court International Film Festival.
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JANUARY 25, 2022
The first review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Ox Magazine.
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NOV 19, 2021
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' is officially an award winner following its selection at The Earls Court International Film Festival 2021. This is the fifth film to win an award in which James plays the lead role. He also plays the part of the voice-over narrator as well as stunt performer which involved jumping off the top of a two-storey house!
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OCT 29, 2021
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has been officially selected for TWO MORE fantastic film festivals: The Earl's Court International Film Festival (12th to 19th November) in London and The Lake County Film Festival (4th to 15th November in Venues + 18th to 29th November Online) in the United States. The Earl's Court Film Festival (ECFF) was established in 2014, and this year, with its staggering international growth in popularity, relaunches to become The Earl's Court International Film Festival. At The Lake County Film Festival, at least 91 short films will compete for jury and audience awards, all of which will play at the Grayslake campus of The College Of Lake County. Please visit the following the pages:
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https://lakecountyfilmfestival.org
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AUG 6, 2021
Hat-trick! 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has been officially selected for a third amazing BAFTA qualifying film festival: The Bolton Film Festival, a celebration of independent film from home and abroad. Bolton International Film Festival acts as an amplifier of emerging and established talent and has been consistently voted a "Top 100 reviewed" festival from over 10000+ worldwide since its inception. The festival runs from 29th September to 3rd October (in physical venues) and from 6th to 17th October (online). Please visit the following the page:
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https://www.boltonfilmfestival.com
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AUG 2, 2021
'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter' has been officially selected for another amazing BAFTA qualifying film festival: The Aesthetica Short Film Festival, a celebration of independent film from around the world. Previous film selections have gone on to win awards at BAFTA and the Oscars as well as other festivals such as Sundance, SXSW amongst many others. The festival runs from 2nd to 30th November.
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JULY 13, 2021
In 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter', James plays the lead role of Mr Guthrert Vratrol. The film will receive its premiere at the Oscar/BAFTA qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival on 13th to 31st July. Please visit the following the page to watch the film online:
https://www.lashortsfest.com/united-kingdom-program3
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JUNE 4, 2021
'Dracula's Guest', the latest stage adaptation by James will receive its world premiere in November 2021. Produced by James's award-winning production company Brother Wolf, the play is based on the works of Bram Stoker and offers an entirely unique interpretation of the eponymous character and an exploration of collective evil and personal spite. Book tickets here.
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MARCH 29, 2021
James has recently completed filming on 'The Impatient Man Who Made His Life Considerably Shorter', a comedy in which he plays the lead role.
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DEC 14, 2020
The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by British Theatre Guide
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OCT 31, 2020
The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by British Theatre Guide
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