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Currently at home on the New York stage, James' background in stage and film in Australia includes roles as diverse as Betrayl (Robert), The Crucible (Proctor), Midsummer Nights Dream (Lysander) and Into The Woods (The Prince).
In the US, James has starred in Harry Chapin & Friends at the Florida Studio Theatre, played the role of John D. Rockefeller in Laurel Vartabedian's epic musical, American Story, and appeared in. Weddings & Wakes and Down Under Darling.
He's also performed in Starlight Lotto- Bronson Dudley's dark metaphysical comedy. Other favorite New York roles include: Mr. Shakespeare & Mr. Porter (Hamlet), Cymbeline (Posthumus) and Translations (Lieutenant Yolland).
James can also be seen in lead roles in several independent films - including the soon-to-be-released "The Pondhoppers". Other film projects include: "Gimme Some Loving", "Mixing Nia", "Restaurant" and "The Wish".
He recently co-founded the Stiff Upper Lip theatre company in New York to introduce New York audiences to highly acclaimed and groundbreaking British plays and productions from London's Fringe.
The goal is to open up a new channel of cultural exchange between London and New York, and to supplement the already well-travelled trans-Atlantic route between Broadway and the West End. The more modestly produced and adventurous productions customarily seen on London's Fringe, which otherwise would not be seen in New York, will give some of England's most innovative, up-and-coming theatre artists a chance both to gain wider recognition for their work, as well as to develop relationships with New York's own diverse theatre community.
The company's inaugural production "The Pitchfork Disney," premiered at New York's Greenwich Street Theatre in June 2003.