
![]() Philip Pullman's Grimm TalesPoster from the original run at Shoreditch Town Hall |
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![]() The Frog KingL-R: James Byng, Maria Omakinwa, Anthony Ofoegbu, Nessa Matthews 'Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales' at The Bargehouse, OXO Tower |
![]() Grimm Tales Snow White'Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales' at The Bargehouse, OXO Tower |
![]() Philip Pullman's Grimm TalesThe Times review. Pictured L-R: James Byng, Maria Omakinwa, Anthony Ofoegbu, Nessa Matthews |
![]() The Frog KingNessa Matthews, James Byng & Anthony Ofoegbu 'Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales' at The Bargehouse, OXO Tower |
![]() Faithful JohannesJames Byng & Maria Omakinwa 'Philip Pullman's Grimm Tales' at The Bargehouse, OXO Tower |
PHILIP PULLMAN'S GRIMM TALES at SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL & THE BARGEHOUSE
Directed by Philip Wilson
"I can't imagine Grimm Tales being given a better performance
than it's currently getting at The Bargehouse"
Philip Pullman
"James Byng gets to show off his considerable skill as a puppeteer"
The London Magazine
"James Byng is particularly moving as a vengeful songbird"
Timeout
"James Byng as a lovelorn young king particularly stands out"
The Londonist
"James Byng stands out as the Frog King"
OnceAWeekTheatre
THE HISTORY BOYS
Directed by Christopher Luscombe
“Stealing the show with a heart-melting performance”
Yorkshire Evening Post
“James Byng is brilliantly heartbreaking”
Cambridge Agenda
“A truly great performance”
Edinburghguide.com
“A stunningly unique voice worthy of his West End credentials”
The Herald – Scotland
“Brilliantly and movingly played... with a voice like gold”
Latest 7 Magazine - Brighton
“I studied the line-up trying to work out who will be the future Big
Names. My money would be on James Byng, who plays Posner – great
voice, great acting”
Daily Post North Wales
“A wonderfully judged performance with excellent singing skills.”
Whatsonstage
“Posner, masterfully played by James Byng”
Newcastle Chronicle
“One of the most heart warming and touching stage performances that I have seen in recent times and a singing voice to die for...”
ThePublicReviews
“He’s my tip for the big time, boasting a fine singing voice, great acting
skills and a comedic touch.”
Diss Express
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![]() Posner singing 'Bewitched' |
![]() 'The History Boys' in rehearsalL-R: Beruce Khan, George Banks, Kyle Redmond Jones, Christopher Keegan, James Byng |
![]() Glasgow subway poster |
![]() The History Boys in rehearsalGerard Murphy as Hector |
![]() The History Boys in rehearsalPosner singing 'L'Accordeoniste' |

The Guardian
![]() Carrie's WarHannah Waterman & James Byng |
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![]() Carrie's WarUpstairs: Sarah Edwardson & James Byng. Downstairs: Sion Tudor Owen & Hannah Waterman |
![]() Carrie's WarAntony Eden, James Byng & Sarah Edwardson |
![]() Carrie's WarThe company singing 'Calon Lan' |
![]() Carrie's WarHannah Waterman, Sarah Edwardson & James Byng |
![]() Carrie's War |
![]() Carrie's WarPoster featuring Brigit Forsyth |
![]() Carrie's WarJames Byng & Sarah Edwardson |
CARRIE'S WAR
Directed by Andrew Loudon
“James Byng... excellent at both ages.”
Whatsonstage
“James Byng adds subtle comedy to his roles as Carrie’s son and as
her charming, endlessly hungry younger brother Nick.”
Cambridge-news.co.uk
“The standout performances come from James Byng who is excellent
as Carrie's impish young brother.”
Bristol Evening Post
“
James Byng’s Nick Willow is a delight ebullient and effervescent.”
Wiltshire Times