He has directed plays at the Young Vic, Nottingham Playhouse, Manchester Royal Exchange, Rose Theatre Kingston and the Yard.
His writing includes an adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion (with James Yeatman) and Stink Foot, a new version of Philoctetes by Sophocles.
He was associate director on Ivo van Hove's English language productions from 2014-2017, including A View from the Bridge, Hedda Gabler, Lazarus, and The Crucible.
Jeff is represented by Tracey Elliston at Judy Daish Associates.
Jeff is currently working as dramaturg with choreographers Jess and Morgs on a new full length adaptation of Coppélia for Scottish Ballet.
Contact: jeffwjames[at]gmail[dot]com
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