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A Christmas Carol

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APRIL 26, 2024

James Hyland's groundbreaking stage adaptation of 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' will return to the London stage from 14-16 August at Upstairs at the Gatehouse as part of the Camden Fringe Festival. Combining edge-of-your-seat thrills with stunning physical theatre, Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "bogey tale" is brought chillingly to life in this unmissable one-man show. Tickets on sale now including a bonus performance at The Mill Arts Centre on Halloween night. BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE!

 

FEB 16, 2024

'A Christmas Carol - As told by Jacob Marley (deceased)' has received a highly prestigious OffComm Commendation from The Off West End Awards.

 

FEB 8, 2024

The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by Voices from the Vaults

 

JAN 30, 2024

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by A Shiny Life For Me!

 

DEC 30, 2023

The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by A Shiny Life For Me!

 

DEC 25, 2023

The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by Sardines Magazine

 

NOV 5, 2023

The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by Voices from the Vaults.

 

NOV 4, 2023

On the evening of 4th November, 2023, James Hyland received The Hamilton Deane Award from The Dracula Society (at the Bram Stoker Birthday Dinner in the heart of London's West End) during its special 50th anniversary year among a record number of attendees; made all the more special by the fact that James was born in the very same month and year that the Society was founded. His speech was warmly received.

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Photos from this event can be viewed on Facebook here.

 

SEP 29, 2023

James will receive the highly prestigious Hamilton Deane Award from the world-renowned Dracula Society at its 50th Anniversary Bram Stoker Birthday Dinner for his performance as Dracula in his acclaimed stage production of 'Dracula's Guest' (of which he is also the adapter, director and producer). The award is named after the man who first made Dracula famous on the stage, and is awarded by The Dracula Society annually. Previous recipients include Sir Christopher Lee, Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Christopher Frayling, Denholm Elliott, Patrick Troughton, Ian Richardson, David Hemmings, Guillermo del Toro, Michael Sheen, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Mark Gatiss. What makes this award even more meaningful is that The Dracula Society was founded in October 1973, the very month and year that James was born. Together, they will be celebrating their 50th!

 

AUG 4, 2023

'Fagin's Last Hour' has been listed as one of "five theatre shows not to be missed at Camden Fringe", according to FringeReview.

 

MAY 8, 2023

James' multi award-winning one-man show 'Fagin's Last Hour' returns on 26th and 27th August at Upstairs at the Gatehouse as part of The Camden Fringe Festival.

 

APRIL 6, 2023

'Fagin's Last Hour' has received a highly prestigious OffComm Commendation from The Off West End Awards.

 

MARCH 28, 2023

The latest review of 'Silver & Gold' by British Theate Journal

 

MARCH 20, 2023

The first review of 'Silver & Gold' by Virginia Betts

 

FEB 12, 2023

'Dracula's Guest' has been recognized amongst the winners at The 23rd Annual Off West End Awards at Alexandra Palace for its OffComm Commendation for Short Run Live Theatre.

 

JAN 21, 2023

The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by Everything Theatre

 

JAN 19, 2023

The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by Simon's Horrible Hothouse of Horror

 

JAN 18, 2023

The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by VOICE MAGAZINE

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DEC 14, 2022

The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by VOICE MAGAZINE

 

DEC 5, 2022

The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by Nantwich News

 

DEC 5, 2022

The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by Ink Pantry

 

NOV 26, 2022

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Virginia Betts

 

NOV 2, 2022

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by VOICE MAGAZINE

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NOV 1, 2002

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Voices from the Vaults

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OCT 22, 2022

'Silver and Gold' premieres at the Canterbury Festival. 

 

AUG 3, 2022

'Dracula's Guest' has received a highly prestigious OffComm Commendation from The Off West End Awards.

 

JULY 11, 2022

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by ScareTOUR

 

JULY 10, 2022

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Elaine Chapman

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JULY 9, 2022

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by North West End UK

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JULY 8, 2022

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Susan Elkin of Sardines Magazine

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JULY 8, 2022

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Simon's Horrible Hothouse of Horror

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JUNE 20, 2022

Rehearsals begin for 'Dracula's Guest' with Ashton Spear taking on the role of Renfield alongside writer/director/producer James Hyland as Dracula.

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MAY 23, 2022

The latest review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Julia Kruk of The Dracula Society

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JANUARY 25, 2022

The first review of 'Dracula's Guest' by Ox Magazine

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JUNE 4, 2021

'Dracula's Guest', the latest stage adaptation by James Hyland will receive its world premiere at Rosehill Theatre on 20th November 2021. Adapted, produced and directed by James Hyland,"Dracula's Guest" takes you into the dark heart of Victorian horror to reveal the very meaning of terror and the consequences of collective evil and personal spite. Book your tickets here.

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DEC 14, 2020

The latest review of 'A Christmas Carol' by British Theatre Guide

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OCT 31, 2020

The latest review of 'Fagin's Last Hour' by British Theatre Guide

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