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CREDITS

STAGE
2022, Tom/John, WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO, Bread & Roses Theatre, Tom Ward
2019, Mike/Manager/Husband, OUR WALK THROUGH THE WORLD, The Water Rats, Camden Fringe, Christian Sokolov
2018, Macbeth, MACBETH, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin/UK Tour, Icarus Theatre, Max Lewendel
2018, Banquo/Porter, MACBETH, INEC, Killarney, Icarus Theatre Collective, Max Lewendel
2017, Manuel, FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE, West End/UK Tour, ITI, Alison Pollard
2017, Guildenstern/Player Queen, HAMLET, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin/UK Tour, Icarus Theatre, Max Lewendel
2016, Ray/Ricky, THE WEDDING RECEPTION, UK Tour, Interactive Theatre International, Alison Pollard
2016, Manuel, FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, ITI, Alison Pollard
2015, Scott, THE MORNING AFTER, Theatre ADAD, Karen Kirkwood
2015, Dan, BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, Theatre ADAD, Karen Kirkwood
2015, Fabio/Luigi VENEZIA: THE SHOW, Teatro San Gallo, Venezia, David Bozzato
2015, Tony, THE GENUINE ARTICLE, Quorum Theatre Company, French Tour, Judi Christie
2015, Mr. Keys, CHECKING OUT, Quorum Theatre Company, French Tour, Judi Christie
2014, Young Frank, SINATRA: THE FINAL CURTAIN, The Grand Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe, Kingdom Theatre, Tony Delicata
2014, Schwarz, HORIZONTAL COLLABORATION, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe, Fire Exit, David Leddy
2014, Pendell, THE DYNAMITE ROOM, The Vaults Waterloo, London, Alice Williams
2013, Axel, PLAYING WITH FIRE, The Drayton Arms Theatre, London, Anna Ostergren
2013, The Officer, A DREAM PLAY, The John Lyon Theatre, Covent Garden, Petina Hapgood
2013, Dr. Thurston, UTMOST GOOD FAITH, The Drayton Arms Theatre, London, David Ralfe
2013, David, UNDONE, The Drayton Arms Theatre, London, Sharon Burrell
2012, Edgar, KING LEAR, The John Lyon Theatre, Covent Garden, Sir Jonathan Miller
2012, Bassanio, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, The Courtyard Theatre, London, Petina Hapgood
2012, Jesus LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, John Lyon Theatre, Covent Garden Petina Hapgood
2012, Rioter, THEATRE OF PROTEST, The Roundhouse, Camden Mama Quilla, Kay Adshead
2012, Youth, ESTATE ACCESS ONLY, John Lyon Theatre, Covent Garden, Vivienne Rochester
2012, Chris, 11 WATT?, The Cockpit Theatre, Marylebone, Petina Hapgood
2011, Simon Harper, ELYSIUM, The Quarterhouse, Folkestone, Stephens Studio
2008, Soldier, JAMES BOND STUNT SHOW, Marrakech, Morocco, London Stunt School
2006, Orestes, ORESTES, St. Peter's Church, Whitstable, Phoenix Theatre Co.
2005, Jason, MEDEA, St. Peter's Church, Whitstable, Phoenix Theatre Co.
2003, Armand, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, Whitstable Playhouse, Phoenix Theatre Co.

TV/FILM
2020, Bailiff, RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER:ORIGINS, Carnaby Entertainment, Nick Nevern
2019, Lead, BRITAIN’S MOST EVIL KILLERS, TV Series, Woodcut Media/Sky Television, Lloyd Thompson
2019, Andrew/The Curator, STORY OF THE HEART, Web-Series, Met Film, Edward Browne
2019, Steven Caruso, THE KILLER BESIDE ME 2, Discovery Channel, October Film Studios, Ian Dray
2019, Boyle, BACK IN THE DAY, TV Pilot, Kerry Gooderson, Mingyu Lin
2018, Max, LIFELINE, Short Film, LoveActionWoMen, Gee Sahota
2016, Mr. Pound, HASHTAG, Short Film, LightyCo, Chris Light
2016, The Son, NORTH, Short Film, MB Media Europe, Mark Benmore
2016, Constable Murray Smith, EDINBURGH BLUE, TV Pilot, BainBrameld, Mark Sandison
2016, Edgar Allan Poe, THE LIGHTHOUSE, Short Film, Letterbox Media, Andy Taylor
2015, Jimmy, DANGEROUS GAMES, Short Film, Oksana Bunke
2014, Yorkist Soldier, HOLLOW CROWN 2, BBC, Dominic Cooke
2014, Greg, THE BEAR, Short Film, Eleanor Grice
2014, Martin Shipman, SIREN, Short Film, Blink Productions, Declan Carlin
2014, Charles Clerke, ANCIENT BLACK OPS, Documentary Drama, World Media Rights, Paul O'Connor
2014, James, SPECTRUM, Short Film, Jordan Bishop
2013, Bank Driver, GEMINI, Short Film, Dark Image Studios, Bobby Hodgson
2013, Admiral Nelson, FOOD EXPLORERS, Television, NHK, Takahiro Nakano
2013, Male Lead, OFFICE ROMANCE, Music Video, Rebecca Gravil
2013, Dr. William Grimm, WAKING UP, Short Film, Finn H. Drude
2013, Kyle Truman, THE BITTER BURDENS THAT WE BEAR, Short Film, Leslie Rois
2013, The Guy, KILLING TIME, Music Video, Stephen Smith
2013, Henry, BREAKFAST, Short Film, Holly Mounter
2012, The Man, POPPY, Short Film, Lauren Jay Howard
2012, Jeremy, FACE TO FACE, Short Film, Craig Rook
2011, Hugo, DOLORES, Short Film, Taz Hannan
2011, Robert Bull, UNIT 731, Short Film, JCMS Productions
2011, Richard Grantham, A LADY BETROTHED, Short Film, Emily Angell
2009, Gang Member, HOODED, Short Film, Silvertown Films
2008, Gang Member, TWO LOVERS, Music Video, Pulse Films
2007, Acrobat, JAQUES YOUR BODY, Music Video, Luke Copeland
2006, Mexican Guard, PAUL O'GRADY SHOW, Television, ITV
2004, Shadow Warrior, BATMAN BEGINS, Feature Film, Warner Bros

COMMERCIAL
2021, Guy on Date, eHarmony This Time Around, eHarmony, Ian Prior
2017, Office Worker/DIY Dad, SELECT SPECS (Online Viral x 3), Wagon Films, Carlton Walls
2016, Dad, INTERNATIONAL PAPER, R&A Directors, Andrew Keuh
2016, Man on Date, BETTER LEFT UNSAID (for NHS), Generator Films, Ben Sedley
2014, Ninja, BCS NINJA PROMO, Redcape Productions, Sean Brady
2014, British Business Man, KEY MAIL, Affixxius Films, Dan Lopez
2013, Tom, SURFWAVE, MTJ Media, Mari Tudor Jones

CORPORATE
2016, Chris Cassidy, CONTENTIOUS PROBATE MEDIATION, Arc Resolutions Ltd, Dave Warren
2016, James Meeds, MET POLICE SUSPECT, Avant Garde, Richard Hazlegrove
2016, Jamie, E-LEARNING VIDEO, GSA Ltd, Adam Duncan
2014, Business Student, JUDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL, Kinamo Ltd, Phil Doherty
2014, Dad, ROOFTOPS LEVEL 4, Oxford University Press, MTJ Media, Mari Tudor Jones
2014, Peter, DISTANCE LEARNING VIDEO, The Skills Network, Patrick West

TRAINING

2019, Firearms: Civilian & Law Enforcement, Independant Drama
2019, TMA/PCUK Motion & Performance Capture, Imaginarium Studios
2019, Clowning, The Wright School
2012, Advanced Performance Diploma, The City Lit
2012, Warrior Masterclass - Phase One, The British Action Academy
2011, Acting: Ways Into Text Two, The City Lit, (Tutor - John Lee)
2004, Stage Combat Advanced, Institute of Stage Combat, (Derek Ware RADA/SBFD/BADC/ISC)
2004, Stage Combat Intermediate Institute of Stage Combat, (Derek Ware RADA/SBFD/BADC/ISC)
2004, Stage Combat Beginner, Institute of Stage Combat, (Derek Ware RADA/SBFD/BADC/ISC)

SKILLS (*=highly skilled)
 

Sports, Performance & Special Skills:

Stage Combat* - (To advanced level) Broadsword, Rapier and Dagger, Knife, Sword and Shield, Quarterstaff, Spear, Unarmed Fighting.

Thai Boxing* - Brown Armband
Ninjutsu
Horse Riding
Rock Climbing
Gymnastics
Archery - Longbow
Clowning
Interactive Theatre
Physical Comedy
Improvisation
Motion Capture
Performance Capture
Firearms Training - Live and Blank Firing. Pistol/Rifle/Shotgun

Scuba Diving - Advanced Open Water

Fitness Trainer (Qualified)*
Massage Therapist (Qualified)*
Gymnastics Coach (AAC)

Full Uk Driving Licence
Full UK Motorbike Licence

Music & Dance:

Singing - Baritone, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Penny Whistle, Waltz

Accents and Dialects:
London/Kent (Regional Accent)*
Scottish-Standard*, Scottish-Edinburgh*, Scottish-Glasgow
American-Standard, American-New York, American-Southern (Virginia)
RP
Estuary English*
Northern English - Lancashire
Belfast
Liverpool
French
Spanish
Japanese
 

Languages:
English*, Japanese (degree level), French (GCSE), German (GCSE) (*=native)

Gallery

Welcome to the Gallery.  Photos of production - on set and rehearsal. 

Macbeth - Icarus Theatre Collective 2018

Photography by George Riddell

Faulty Towers The Original Dining Experience: 2015 - 2020

Edinburgh Blue - 2016

Hashtag: The Movie - LightyCo 2016

Checking Out - Quorum Tour 2015

The Genuine Article - Quorum Tour 2015

Sinatra: The Final Curtain - Edinburgh Fringe 2014

The Dynamite Room - Launch 2014

Killing Time - Music Video for the band Secret Friend - 2013

Waking Up - 2013

A Dream Play - 2013

The Master and Margerita - London School of Fashion Show 2013

NHK Food Explorers - 2013

The Box - 2013

King Lear - 2012 rehearsal to stage

Merchant of Venice - 2012

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot - 2012

Poppy - 2012

Unit 731 - 2011

A Lady Betrothed - 2011

REVIEW & Testimonial

"..rock-solid performance from James Heatlie as the neurotic Axel."

-Michael Billington, The Guardian***

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"With characterisation at the heart of Playing With Fire, the success of the play depends on well-realised performances - Heatlie and Sheffield, in particular displayed a palpable intensity."

-Ed Nightingale, The Gizzle Review

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"James Heatlie is suave as Axel."

-Carolin Kopplin, ukTheatre.net

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"Heatlie is superb as Axel... he undoubtedly makes Axel more attractive than Knut...there is not a shadow of a doubt that his wife will turn her back on her husband's superior lust-worthy physical charms for the mental  emotional bonds of love she has with Axel."

-Art Barrow, The POLiTiKER Review

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"James is a deeply intuitive actor, committed to textual interpretation while still being completely grounded in his physicality.  100% reliable on and off stage, and an absolute pleasure to work with."

-Sharon Burrell, Artistic Director - To The Moon

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"James is a wonderfully committed, well rounded actor. He is very gifted and generous and has been an absolute joy to work with." 
 -Anna Ostergren, Director

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"James is the sort of actor that the second he's on set with you, you soon realise it would never have been the same without him. He makes an irreplaceable presence both on and off the camera. James has a genuine personality with a confident social ability to integrate with all cast and crew, yet, in front of the camera he is an exceptionally professional actor who clearly understands his role and will perform beyond your expectations. He is a true all rounder and a credit to anyone who has the pleasure of working with him."

-Rebecca Gravil, Director 

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"James is a hugely watchable and truthful actor, with great charm and charisma. I have had the pleasure to direct him in a number of projects. He has proved to be a great member of the company and an asset to any production."

-Petina Hapgood, Artistic Director - Goodmann Productions

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 "James has been a joy to work with, right through the audition stage to the final day of shooting.  I was particularly impressed with his physical performance and improvisation, both from the heart and with conviction.  His performance in my short film Poppy is both strong and incredibly moving.  James was able to work with direction, offer suggestion and helped to collaborate on a number of occasions.  I would not hesitate to work with him again, it would be a pleasure."

-Lauren Jay Howard, Director

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"Working with James on this project was a really collaborative experience; his own ideas about the character, with particular regards as to his movement and physicality, really helped to inform and shape the design process of the costume. He was fully committed throughout, always enthused and gave an engaging and characterful performance at the show which the audience really responded to."
-Rachel Taylor, Artistic Director/Costume Designer

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"James was a joy to work with on a intense and maverick music video shoot. A considerate and focused actor, he delivered on a perfect lead performance.

He had a genuine passion to help create my vision and was more than happy to get his hands dirty. James was animated and expressive, creating the exact tone I was looking for.

James' friendly and calm interaction, plus his ability to jump straight into character and achieve what was asked of him, allowed us to create a productive flow to a dense 2 day shoot.

James' performance skills brought out a multi-layered character and ambiguous role. Conveying both a dark side and a humorous side, switches in character traits, and shaping the narrative,  whilst simultaneously performing a very physical lip-sync of the vocals, James delivered in clarity on a convoluted and difficult role."

 -Stephen James Smith, Director

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  "I had the pleasure of working with James on my latest short film "Waking Up" where James played the part of Psychiatrist Dr. William Grimm.  I have experienced James as a very professional and reliable person. He brought a commitment and passion to the project that exceeded my expectations. While being determined to develop a strong three-dimensional character, he was still always open to suggestions. Particularly interesting about watching him work was, that he very much defined his performance through his physicality. His willingness to share his knowledge and experience with the entire crew and cast in combination with his professionalism was crucial for the whole making of the film.  The most memorable moment of working with James, was the shooting of the films the final scene. The emotional intensity, James brought to his character in the scene was incredible. Not only did he manage to deliver such a powerful performance that made the entire crew tear up, but he also managed to repeat this intensity in every single take.  Off set, he is a very likeable person and just a great guy. His strong determination and motivation led to an excellence performance that carries the film. I couldn't have wished for a better Will and hope to have the opportunity to work again with him in the future."
-Finn H Drude, Director

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 " I find James a pleasure to work with. He is a conscientious actor and will always throw himself wholeheartedly and conscientiously into anything he is given."
-Vivienne Rochester, Director

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'Playing With Fire' - Full Reviews

The Guardian

The Gizzle

ukTheatre.net

The POLiTiKER

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