Welcome
James Hastings is an actor, musician and singing/instrumental teacher based in South East London. He trained at Rose Bruford College and the Royal Academy of Music.
James’ acting credits include work in London’s West End on ‘Cabaret’ at the Playhouse Theatre and ‘Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends’ at the Sondheim Theatre, ‘Boundless as the Sea’ and ‘Miss Littlewood’ for the Royal Shakespeare Company and he appeared in season 2 of ‘Flack’ for Hat Trick/CASM Films. He is a founding member of The Bohemians Theatre Company, who premiered the first iteration of his new musical ‘Pardoned’ with writer Joel Nash at The Other Palace in 2018.
In 2023, James released his debut EP as a singer-songwriter: ‘GAIA’, adding “a significant voice to the UK’s blossoming environmental folk scene.” As a multi-instrumentalist with an eclectic musical background, he has played in all manner of musical groups/settings across the UK and internationally, profoundly influencing his work as a writer and music educator. In addition to building a thriving private teaching practice, James has also taught at institutions such as Laine Theatre Arts as a technical singing teacher and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts as an instrumental tutor.
A passionate environmentalist & ethical vegan, in his spare time James can often be found out wandering with rescue-dog Lupin, his treasured canine companion.
Should you wish to get in contact with James, please feel free to do so here.
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