Category Archives: Acting

Jason played Paul in this production  directed by Trevor Nunn both at the Chichester Festival Theatre and the subsequent London transfer to The Old Vic in 2012-13.

Jason played Mr. Pennycooke in the original production of this musical comedy at the Nottingham Playhouse in 2011.

Jason appeared as Jacob in this award winning musical atthe Menier Chocolate Factory and the subsequent transfer to the Playhouse Theatre in London’s West End in 2007 – 2008, for which he was nominated best supporting actor in a Musical at the 2009 Olivier Awards. Link to website   Reviews Jason Pennycooke as an over-the-top […]

Jason appeared as Sammy Davis Jr at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End in this show which was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. The show ran for a record three years and Jason appeared during 2005/6

The Big Life is a wonderfully upbeat new musical set in London during the late 1950s, amongst a group of people newly arrived from the West Indies. Jason choreographed the show and appeared as the mischievous Admiral/Eros.

Jason appeared in the European company of Stomp. During his time with the show he appeared with the French Touring Company appearing in Mulhouse, Versailles and Brest and in London’s West End.

Jason appeared in the leading role of Joe in Golden Boy at the Greenwich Theatre The show has music by Charles Strauss, lyrics Lee Adams with original Book by Clifford Odets and William Gibson and revised Book & Lyrics Rick Jacobs.

Jason appeared in Simply Heavenly by Langston Hughes and David Martin at the Young Vic from 7th March through to Saturday 19th April 2003. A Direct Action co production with The NT studio. Josette Bushell-Mingo directed this rare musical gem in a co-production with the National Theatre Studio.

Jason played the role of Joe Grant in this new musical in the UK Tour (2002). He was also Associate Choreographer for the tour. A thrilling new play with music and tap inspired by the life of Sammy Davis Jr ,the show received it’s world premiere as the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Jason appeared in the role of Benny in this award winning musical in the record-breaking original UK tour (2001) and in two successful runs in London’s West End (2002 & 2003) at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Jason appeared in the role of Little Moe in this award winning musical in the original European Tour (1994-1995) and in London’s West End (1995-96) at the Albery Theatre.

Jason appeared as Wishey Washey at the Theatre Royal and Opera House – Wakefield during the 2004/05 Pantomime season. And whilst he was in his hometown Jason was also invited to switch on the Wakefield Christmas lights.

Soul Train was a musical compilation devised by Mark Clements and Michael Vivian.The show included a selection of classic soul hits such as Under The Boardwalk , Soul Man, Dock Of The Bay , Living In America, Love Train. The show was at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London’s West End.

Starlight Express is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s tale of the battle between, Steam, Diesel and Electric to dominate the tracks. Jason played Rocky 3 the London Cast at the Apollo Victoria in the 1996/7 cast.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS, the most famous musical of all time, first exploded onto the West End stage in 1981. This show was Jason’s first professional job after leaving college and he joined the UK tour playing Coricopat and Mistofolees.