Christopher James Jones

Christopher James Jones (born 25 March 1977) is an actor, singer, director, and writer, working in Britain.

As an actor Christopher first used his mother's maiden name of Coughlin, but since 2006, when his name became free with the actors union, Equity, he has used his birth name of Christopher James Jones.

In 2005 he was seen in the role of Barnum in Paul Tate’s^[1] production of Barnum at the Union Theatre in London.^[2]

Personal life

Jones was born on 25 March 1977 in Swansea, to Carol Coughlin, a personal secretary, and Peter Jones, a labourer. He grew up with his elder twin sisters and younger sister in his parent’s public house businesses in and around South Wales.

He attended Bishop Vaughan Catholic Comprehensive School in Swansea, and went on to read Theatre, Film & Television at Aberystwyth University. He completed his theatrical training in London, at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

Career

TV/film

Jones once appeared on the BBC programme Crimewatch. His film work includes the horror Dead Dad, for independent film company Maggie Dog Films^[3] and Home a short film for Insight Films Ltd.

Theatre

Christopher's stage roles include those of the Wolf and Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim, Baal in Baal by Bertolt Brecht, Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, Barnum in the musical Barnum by Cy Coleman, and even that of Elvis.

Directing

Jones's directing work began at the Swansea Grand Theatre's Youth Summer School, where he directed Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers.

It continued at Aberystwyth Arts Centre's Youth Theatre, with productions of Alice in Wonderland, A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Jungle Book. Afterwards he was invited to help with the Theatre Performance Degree Course at Aberystwyth University, where he helped with Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children, The Caucasian Chalk Circle and Alarm Call.

Jones also co-devised and directed the UK No. 1 & 2 venue tour of Night Fever Party for Premier Shows Night Fever Parties.

References

1. ^ Paul Tate Productions Homepage
2. ^ Arratoon The Stage - Whats on Review (Barnum)
3. ^ - Maggie Dog Films - Beanz Meanz War BBC South East Wales

External links

• Official home page
• Night Fever Parties

Persondata
Name	Jones, Christopher James
Alternative names	Coughlin, Christopher
Short description	Actor
Date of birth	25 March 1977
Place of birth	Swansea, UK
Date of death
Place of death