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[[James Cuningham]] (19**- ) is a South African actor and director. | [[James Cuningham]] (19**- ) is a South African actor and director. | ||
| − | In some sources and media his name is wrongly spelled "'''[[James Cunningham]]'''". | + | In some sources and media his name is wrongly spelled "'''[[James Cunningham]]'''". |
| − | = | + | ==Biography== |
| − | He studied at the [[University of Natal]], Pietermaritzburg and at the Jacques Lecoq School in Paris [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27%C3%89cole_Internationale_de_Th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre_Jacques_Lecoq] | + | He studied theatre at the [[University of Natal]], Pietermaritzburg and at the Jacques Lecoq School in Paris[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27%C3%89cole_Internationale_de_Th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre_Jacques_Lecoq], in the 1990s. On his return he went on to become a leading South African actor and theatre maker. |
| − | + | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | |
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| + | Having finished his training at the Jacques Lecoq School in Paris, he and his wife [[Helen Iskander]] returned to South Africa to found the [[Fresco Theatre Company]] [http://www.frescotheatre.co.za/main-comp-biog.html] in 2002. | ||
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| + | The company won numerous awards in South Africa and the UK, including a Fringe First at Edinburgh for ''[[Baobabs Don't Grow Here]]''. | ||
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| + | James teaches and directs widely and has starred in some of South Africa's most popular TV series. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
https://artsforaction.org.uk/practitioners/james-cuningham/ | https://artsforaction.org.uk/practitioners/james-cuningham/ | ||
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| + | https://www.jamescuningham.com/fresco-archive | ||
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| + | Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Personalities C]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:14, 3 September 2026
James Cuningham (19**- ) is a South African actor and director.
In some sources and media his name is wrongly spelled "James Cunningham".
Contents
Biography
He studied theatre at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg and at the Jacques Lecoq School in Paris[1], in the 1990s. On his return he went on to become a leading South African actor and theatre maker.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Having finished his training at the Jacques Lecoq School in Paris, he and his wife Helen Iskander returned to South Africa to found the Fresco Theatre Company [2] in 2002.
The company won numerous awards in South Africa and the UK, including a Fringe First at Edinburgh for Baobabs Don't Grow Here.
James teaches and directs widely and has starred in some of South Africa's most popular TV series.
Sources
https://artsforaction.org.uk/practitioners/james-cuningham/
https://www.jamescuningham.com/fresco-archive
Go to the ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Personalities C
Return to South African Theatre Personalities
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
