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I have used James twice for help and tips while preparing self-tapes for featured roles within the British television industry. On BOTH occasions, I got the part, so that's a pretty amazing success rate!
To say I used to panic when preparing self-tapes is a huge understatement. All my self-tapes before James were over the top, wooden, and unpolished. James is encouraging, calm, positive, and knowledgeable beyond belief. He completely transformed the way I see self-tapes and how I perform in front of the camera. I will definitely be using James again when I need help with acting style.

John

James is a fantastic actor, filmmaker, and acting coach, and he’s also an incredibly lovely man! Having been a great friend of James’s for many years now and also collaborated with him on film projects, I would highly recommend working with him! His skill set and empathy are second to none! Claire Cox

I have known James for over 20 years. He is an excellent director, actor, writer, and drama coach. I have been fortunate to work with him as a director and drama coach. I have seen him deliver faultless performances both on stage and film. Due to his incredible experience in this area, James is very effective as a coach. He is able to understand why the actor is thinking in a certain way, which helps him to give the actor the tools they need to deliver their performance. James is a lovely guy who brings joy to many people. I highly recommend him as a drama coach.

James really helped me with an audition I had for a fantastic US TV show.
He worked with me on the script and brought out a performance that I didn't realise I had in me.
I also booked the job!
Really can't recommend James highly enough. Thoughtful, talented, supportive, and a lovely guy to boot!

An outstanding actor and mentor. I’ve learned so much from James. Incredible knowledge of this industry. Vastly experienced and super detailed!

You are in safe hands with James! He is a super professional, empathic and experienced tutor as well as being that rare thing, an actor who actually works! He has real knowledge of how the acting industry works and how to get the best from his students. James is as comfortable with teaching theatre skills as he is helping you with being on screen, in which he has much experience, both in front of and behind the camera. As a fellow actor who has worked alongside James teaching theatre skills to adults, I really can recommend him wholeheartedly.

James is an outstanding Acting Tutor. He has an incredible eye for detail and he is fully adept at bringing out the best in his students. Having known and worked with him over many years, he creates an empathetic space for actors in which they have the freedom to explore and develop their craft. His abilities as a Director, Voiceover Artist and Editor make him extremely well-suited to mentor actors who are passionate about all aspects of recorded performance. I recommend him in the highest possible terms.

I met James on set while filming a TV series. At the time, I was a complete novice—just starting out in the industry—and he was incredibly supportive from the very beginning, always eager to help me grow. He’s not only a highly skilled professional actor but also a brilliant teacher and a constant source of motivation—someone you can truly rely on.

His lessons are always fun and positive, and I leave each one feeling energised and even more inspired. We work together online, and he even helps me prepare self-tapes for castings, which has led to me successfully landing roles. His coaching is genuinely invaluable.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with James on a couple of occasions, and he has consistently been exceptional. He is highly knowledgeable, genuinely kind, and an excellent communicator. He navigated my neurodiversity with real skill and understanding. Thank you, James.

I did a couple of lessons with James for voice acting, and he is a fantastic teacher. Really knowledgeable and gives clear feedback that had me improving my reads immediately. He prepped for my lessons ahead of time and even wrote me some material to work with. He clearly has a passion not just for the work but also for teaching, and I highly recommend him.

James is the best teacher I ever had. He is also such a lovely person. I am so glad I found him on here in 2021. He is super encouraging and has bags of patience. His feedback is very constructive, and I wouldn't know what to do without it.