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PHILIP PULLMAN'S GRIMM TALES at SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL & THE BARGEHOUSE

Directed by Philip Wilson

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"I can't imagine Grimm Tales being given a better performance

than it's currently getting at The Bargehouse"

Philip Pullman

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"James Byng gets to show off his considerable skill as a puppeteer"

The London Magazine

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"James Byng is particularly moving as a vengeful songbird"

Timeout

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"James Byng as a lovelorn young king particularly stands out"

The Londonist

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"James Byng stands out as the Frog King"

OnceAWeekTheatre

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THE HISTORY BOYS

Directed by Christopher Luscombe

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“Stealing the show with a heart-melting performance”

Yorkshire Evening Post

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“James Byng is brilliantly heartbreaking”

Cambridge Agenda

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“A truly great performance”

Edinburghguide.com

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“A stunningly unique voice worthy of his West End credentials”

The Herald – Scotland

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“Brilliantly and movingly played... with a voice like gold”

Latest 7 Magazine - Brighton

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“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

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“A wonderfully judged performance with excellent singing skills.”

Whatsonstage

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“Posner, masterfully played by James Byng”

Newcastle Chronicle

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“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

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“He’s my tip for the big time, boasting a fine singing voice, great acting

skills and a comedic touch.”

Diss Express

The Guardian

CARRIE'S WAR

Directed by Andrew Loudon

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“James Byng... excellent at both ages.”

Whatsonstage

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“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

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“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

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