James Lewis-Knight

Actor | Theatre Maker | Clown | Artistic Director @clown_space | Ecole Philippe Gaulier 21/22 | Associate Artist @ndb1arts | He/Him

[James Lewis-Knight @JLKActor]

Very excited for this, it’s gonna be a wonderful 3 days!

Join us! 🤡

@EmilyChattle

[York Theatre Royal @YorkTheatre]

🤡 Are you interested in trying something new?

Why not try Clown Space: An Introduction To Clowning? Led by professional clown James Lewis-Knight, this course will cover the principles of Clowning through a series of activities.

📅23 - 25 Jul, book now: https://t.co/V6tBg1aQ5w

[Emily Chattle @EmilyChattle]

Get yourselves booked on to what promises to be a joyful three days learning all things Clowning @YorkTheatre this summer.
My wonderful husband @JLKActor is a master at his craft, I can’t wait to see the magic he creates in this space!

https://t.co/GBeZ06QRxn

[Everwitch Theatre @EverwitchTC]

Definitely a show to be proud of @ndb1arts. A beautiful final performance tonight at the fantastic @helmsleyarts exploring childhood grief & its impact on identity. Superb storytelling by @mattharper88, engagingly & touchingly brought to life by @david_lomond & @JLKActor

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

✨ Yes, I’d like that✨

As we take a breather from our performances at @YorkTheatre @PocklingtonArts, we get to revel in all we’ve achieved; the hearts we touched, the smiles on faces (& tears!)

Photos: @james_a_drury
Lighting: @abiturner72

Still time to catch us @helmsleyarts

[James Lewis-Knight @JLKActor]

I’m so proud of what we have all created! 🚀 💫 👾

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

👾Operation Hummingbird👾

Here’s what our wonderful audiences have had to say so far!

Thank you to @YorkLibrariesUK @YorkTheatre @PocklingtonArts for having us!

Next week: @helmsleyarts

Trailer: @inkblotfilms
Lighting: @abiturner

Funded through:@ace_national @ace_thenorth

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

😭No, you’re crying😭

With feedback like this for #OperationHummingbird, we are reminded exactly why we do what we do❤️

Huge thanks @ace_national @ace_thenorth for the funding which makes it possible!

Photo:@james_a_drury
Lighting:@abiturner72

#acesupported #letscreate

[James Lewis-Knight @JLKActor]

@_KatieCoen @YorkTheatre @PocklingtonArts Yeah you will be able to get one from Box Office! 💫

[James Lewis-Knight @JLKActor]

What a beautiful week so far performing this wonderful story on the main stage!

Still two chances to see it today at @YorkTheatre 12pm and 7pm, before we head to @PocklingtonArts on Thursday!

🚀💫

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

A big story now on a big stage!

Here’s a peek at some of the beautiful production shots of #OperationHummingbird by @james_a_drury

You have 2 chances to see it today at @YorkTheatre before it ventures to @PocklingtonArts @helmsleyarts

https://t.co/oDac54avTQ

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

How flippin’ marvellous was yesterday?!

Thank you to the wonderful @YorkTheatre for being so welcoming!

And a huge thank you to all the beautifully encouraging audience members last night - you have really spurred us on for the rest of the run👏

Still time to join us!

[Inkblot Films @inkblotfilms]

Tech rehearsal for @ndb1arts at @YorkTheatre for tomorrow's performance of #OperationHummingbird

Tour tickets are available here! https://t.co/OetbPVPNCC

#york #theatre #techrehearsal #filmproduction #theatreproduction

[Charleshutchpress @Charleshutchpr1]

York company Next Door But One reflect on death and lessons for life in Operation Hummingbird, on tour until June 2. Interview with writer-director Matt Harper-Hardcastle.
https://t.co/kJ52EhM2ch
@ndb1arts @mattharper88 @YorkTheatre @TakeOverYork @PocklingtonArts @helmsleyarts

[Matt Harper-Hardcastle @mattharper88]

I’m so proud of #OperationHummingbird and so excited to be taking it to a venue that has been such a huge part of my career over the past 10 years, and that means so much to the community ❤️ @YorkTheatre

https://t.co/uPJrov2YpH

[York Theatre Royal @YorkTheatre]

🐦Next week @mattharper88's #OperationHummingbird flies onto our stage.

Exploring grief, loss and the power of noticing how far you’ve come.

A poignant, funny and uplifting play from award-winning @ndb1arts.

🎟️Get your tickets before they are gone: https://t.co/3AJzJBckrh

[James Lewis-Knight @JLKActor]

Book your tickets now! 🚀

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

The reviews are in🤩

And straight from our wonderful audiences❤️

Have a read of the impact #OperationHummingbird has had so far, then get your tickets for our performances at @YorkTheatre @PocklingtonArts next week & @helmsleyarts the week after that.

[James Lewis-Knight @JLKActor]

Nothing more wonderful than reading what all the audiences have come to say about this show.

Best thing about it… there is still chance for you to come and see it!

We head to @YorkTheatre and @PocklingtonArts next week, go over to @ndb1arts to book your ticket!

🚀

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

Looking for a reason to come see #OperationHummingbird? 🤔

We’ll give you 11!

Here are the main words our audiences are using to describe our performance so far.

Book your ticket now for @YorkTheatre @PocklingtonArts @helmsleyarts.

🎟️ link in bio

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

As we say goodbye to our @YorkLibrariesUK performances of #OperationHummingbird, we also say THANK YOU to all who have shared in our story so far.

But fear not, we’re back at @YorkTheatre (23-24 May),@PocklingtonArts (25th May),@helmsleyarts (2nd June)

https://t.co/oDac54avTQ

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

“I just can’t believe it! It was a huge story with so many things, & I saw each one & felt it all…but it was created with just 2 actors & 3 boxes…how?!”

Come see the simplicity of telling a big story
tomorrow at @acombexplore then @YorkTheatre @PocklingtonArts @helmsleyarts

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

We feel so at home in a library!

Here’s some wonderful production shots from the current library leg of our #OperationHummingbird tour.

Come see for yourself:

Today, 11am at @TangHallExplore
Tomorrow, 11am at @acombexplore

📸 @james_a_drury

[Next Door But One @ndb1arts]

Meet James and Jimmy.

Two very different people…but also very similar.

Both with a lot to learn from one another.

Come join them in #OperationHummingbird.

@YorkLibrariesUK @YorkTheatre @PocklingtonArts @helmsleyarts

📸@james_a_drury

https://t.co/oDac54avTQ

[Both Feet @BothFeetActing]

If you can, go and see @JLKActor in this!! ❤️❤️❤️