
James Gaddas
Narrator (European dates)
James Gaddas trained at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. In the West End he has played John in The Girls (Phoenix Theatre), Bill in Mamma Mia! (Novello), Dad in Billy Elliot (Victoria Palace), Yvan in Art (Wyndhams), and Crispin in A Chorus of Disapproval (National Theatre). His touring credits include Jim in Fisherman’s Friends, Walter in This House (National Theatre), King Arthur in Spamalot, Captain Hook in Peter Pan, and Edmond in The Messiah. On television, recent and notable appearances include Grace (ITV), Marlow Murder Club (Monumental), Sister Boniface (BBC), Hollyoaks, Casualty, Vincent, Holby, Jonathan Creek, and The Bill. He is widely known for his long-running roles in Bad Girls (Neil Grayling, five series), Waterloo Road (Alan Dixon), Coronation Street (Vinnie), Emmerdale (Ged Simmons), Medics (Dr Robert Nevin, four series), and Class Act (Inspector Latham, two series). His film work includes Starter for Ten, Girl’s Night, and The Human Bomb.