James Meteyard
Writer / Actor / Director
Photograph: Chris Mann
Acting
Film, TV & Theatre
Acting
James is an Actor, Writer, Director and Theatre Maker from London. Since graduating from The Oxford School of Drama in 2015 he’s written and directed a number of pieces to critical acclaim as well as working regularly as an Actor in Theatre and Film. In 2018, James’s multi-award-winning, gig-theatre production Electrolyte premiered at The Edinburgh Fringe following publication by Samuel French. Electrolyte subsequently toured to 35 venues across the UK & Ireland in 2019, before returning to a smash-hit sell out run at Edinburgh in 2019.
Film
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
MOTHS | Tom | Sam Fenton | Feature |
Stage
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
UNEXPECTED TWIST | Pops/ Bill Sikes/ Noah Claypole | James Dacre | Royal & Derngate / Firey Angel Productions |
ELECTROLYTE | Jim | Donnacadh O'Briain | QueenDome/Pleasance |
CORIOLANUS | Cominius | Kate Littlewood | To The Elephant/The Rose Bankisde |
AFTER PARTY | Jack | Cat Robey | The Pleasance |
TROILUS AND CRESSIDA | Ajax/Aeneas | Kate Littlewood | theSpace/The Rose Bankside |
MACBETH | Ross | Asia Osborne | Broadway Theatre |
WRITER | Bennett | Adam Dattis | Camden People's Theatre |
Short Film
| Production | Character | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
BEN (Short) | Al | Sam Fenton | |
UNCOVERED (Short) | Michael | Jack Shanks | |
DYSTOPIAN:LOVESONG (Short) | Ian Dystop | Stefano Moro | Superhero Studio |
Film, TV & Theatre
James has a particular interest in creating work that engage new audiences with thought-provoking Theatre, TV & Film and work that raises awareness around important social issues. He was the founding Artistic Director of the theatre company Wildcard which aims to engage new audiences with unique, innovative work & to nurture emerging artists by providing affordable training opportunities.
In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
UNTITLED PLAY COMMISSION | Glynis Henderson Productions |
Theatre
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
DEAR ANNIE, I HATE YOU 2024 | ZOO, Edinburgh Fringe / Wild Geese | As Director |
BETWEEN THE LINES 2024 | New Diorama / The Big House | Co-Written with Jammz |
NO MAN'S ISLAND 2023 | The Big House | Co-Written with Jammz |
SUPER HUMAN 2022 | Oxford School of Drama / New Diorama Theatre | Dir. Donnacadh O'Briain |
REDEMPTION 2022 | The Big House | Return of 2021 production |
TEMPEST 2022 | Pleasance | As Adaptor & Director |
REDEMPTION 2021 | The Big House | Text and lyrics by James Meteyard |
ELECTROLYTE 2018 - 2019 | Pleasance QueenDome/UK & Ireland Tour/Pleasance Forth | As Writer |
Short Films
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
DR FROST 2022 | Jack Shanks | Written by James Meteyard & Jack Shanks |
Press for DEAR ANNIE, I HATE YOU
★★★★ "Enlightening and imaginative" Paul Vale, The Stage
Press for BETWEEN THE LINES
★★★★ 'Impassioned rallying cry' The Stage
★★★★ 'A play that pulsates with life… a celebration of artistic expression and the power of community' Afridiziak
★★★★ 'A must see blend of music and theatre' A Young(ish) Perspective
★★★★ 'Tells a vital story of 21st century Britain' Mind the Blog
★★★★ 'The music [is] outrageously good' All That Dazzles
★★★★ 'Dynamic and moving piece of gig theatre' London Theatre 1
★★★★ 'Absolutely badass' Always Time for Theatre
★★★★1/2 'Stand-out performances' The Reviews Hub
Press for REDEMPTION
★★★★★ "high-quality artistic work with a social impact" - Jenny Skuse, Lost In Theatreland
★★★★★“a more intimate and invigorating than any other you are likely to see this year” - Ian Bowkett, Musical Theatre Review
★★★★★ “paying witness to this story may yet prove the most thrilling theatrical experience of my year.” - Mickey Jo Boucher
★★★★ “powerful, inventive new play” - Chiara Wilkinson, Time Out
★★★★“a powerful journey of hope, grief, grime and soul” - Kate Wyver, The Guardian
★★★★ "A gut-punching slab of immersive theatre that takes no prisoners may be just what the doctor ordered in these interesting times" - Franco Milazzo, BroadwayWorld
★★★★ “an extraordinary new work” - Jane Darcy, Reviews Hub
Press for TEMPEST
★★★★ “Wildcard have struck gold, James Meteyard keep doing what you are doing because it is working” - Henry Longstaff, londontheatrereviews.co.uk
★★★★ “an outstanding array of talents on display from its cast and band, alongside a resplendent sensory feast, this is a refreshingly accessible adaption” - Kane Taylor, The Reviews Hub
Press for ELECTROLYTE
"Electrolyte is gig theatre at its finest" Fringe Review
“Crackling with irrepressible energy… a brilliant production” ★★★★★ Ed Fest Mag
“An immediate standing ovation” ★★★★★ The Scotsman
“Loud and liberating” ★★★★ The Stage
"Explosive theatre" ★★★★★ Voice Mag
“Absolutely f**king Phenomenal” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby