Writer. Actor. producer.
Jack is an award-winning writer, actor and producer.
He trained as an actor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and has performed on stages across the UK — from Truro to Inverness, the RSC to the West End. He’s starred in tv and film for Amazon, Channel 4, BBC, ITV and BFI.
He was selected to take part in the Royal Court Introduction to Playwriting Course in 2014, and the Channel 4 Screenwriting Course in 2024.
His debut play, CRUISE, was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Play 2022. His next play, KENREX: A True Crime Thriller premieres at Sheffield Theatres Autumn 2024.
Jack is under commission to the Almeida Theatre, Independent Entertainment and Working Title. He is developing multiple stage and screen projects with a range of production companies.
Jack has produced numerous short films and plays for which he wrote successful Arts Council England grant applications, script-edited, line produced, location scouted, 1st AD-ed, and a whole lot more…
Jack is represented by United Agents: Lindy King and John Hyslop for his acting; Jennifer Thomas for his writing; and United Voices for his voice over work.
KENREX: A True Crime Thriller
Written by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian
With music by John Patrick Elliott
Directed by Ed Stambollouian
Performed by Jack Holden and John Patrick Elliott
911, what's your emergency?'
'My husband... they shot him... they all did.'
July 10th 1981. Skidmore, Missouri. A man is shot dead in broad daylight. There are sixty witnesses - but no one saw a thing.
Part True Crime, part Western, with a foot stomping live Americana soundtrack, KENREX is a gritty, gripping, one-man thrill ride from the creators of the Olivier-nominated Cruise.
CRUISE
Written and performed by Jack Holden
With music written and performed by John Patrick Elliott
Directed by Bronagh Lagan
The first new play to reopen the West End after the lockdown closures of 2020/21, CRUISE premiered at the Duchess Theatre, West End, to rave reviews, and a nomination for the Olivier Award for Best New Play and two Stage Debut Awards.
In 2022, it played a sell-out run at the Apollo Theatre, West End.
It made its regional premiere at HOME Manchester in 2023, and received its first international production in Johannesburg.
‘Life affirming and as searingly honest as It’s A Sin... A tour de force, the toast of the town.’
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Telegraph
‘A masterful display of physical and linguistic shapeshifting from Holden.’
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Evening Standard
‘Comedy and tragedy blend together in an unforgettable piece of queer history'.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Broadway World
‘Stunningly funny, joyful and wholeheartedly life-grabbing. Holden is enchanting.’
★ ★ ★ ★ The Guardian
‘Cruise achieves so much it’s tricky to decide which standout feature to rave about first.’
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Gay Times
‘Validation of all theatre can do.’
★ ★ ★ ★ WhatsOnStage
‘Holden’s narrative grabs our attention with remarkable freshness and flair… Cruise is a meaty, gloriously theatrical writing debut.’
★ ★ ★ ★ The Stage
Photography: Pamela Raith
TEN PERCENT
Amazon Prime Video
Written by John Morton (W1A, 2012), TEN PERCENT was the eagerly anticipated British adaptation of CALL MY AGENT! Jack played peppy US Talent Agent Kevin Barnes.
IN THE SHIT
Written and directed by Fabia Martin
Placed top 15 in Straight8 competition 2022.
One reel of Super8 film, no edits.