James Wakes Up
Lyceum Theatre Oldham, Oldham, OL1 1QG
Friday 7th August 2026
Presented by Pink Zip Theatre
Turning 30 in exactly one year, James suddenly snaps into action and turns his life
upside down in order to try to pull it together. In an attempt to become unrecognisable,
he sets up an online health and fitness platform, but his unconventional methods bring
his business into moral question. James Wakes Up explores contemporary success and
questions the responsibility that comes with trying to achieve it, and trying to maintain
it.
The play marks Pink Zip Theatre’s second production following an award-winning run of
their debut play Leeches at Manchester Fringe Festival 2025.
Written by Kieran Scott
Directed by Joe Walsh
Assistant Director – Sam Hall
Dramaturg – Eve Phillips
James – Ben MacKenzie
Jen – Alice Schofield
Mark – Adrian Stretton
Rachel – Elle Wilder
Clive – Toby Rothwell
Luke – Elliott Hall
Barber – Matt Radford
Turning 30 in exactly one year, James suddenly snaps into action and turns his life
upside down in order to try to pull it together. In an attempt to become unrecognisable,
he sets up an online health and fitness platform, but his unconventional methods bring
his business into moral question. James Wakes Up explores contemporary success and
questions the responsibility that comes with trying to achieve it, and trying to maintain
it.
The play marks Pink Zip Theatre’s second production following an award-winning run of
their debut play Leeches at Manchester Fringe Festival 2025.
Written by Kieran Scott
Directed by Joe Walsh
Assistant Director – Sam Hall
Dramaturg – Eve Phillips
James – Ben MacKenzie
Jen – Alice Schofield
Mark – Adrian Stretton
Rachel – Elle Wilder
Clive – Toby Rothwell
Luke – Elliott Hall
Barber – Matt Radford
