Public speaking

James is available to deliver Tam O'Shanter at Burns events.

His previous performances have been very well received, and he can be contacted through this website

Rosslyn Chapel - Brunton Musselburgh - etc etc

The Apprentice

A Dream inspired him to carve a pillar, his master ordered him not to... The powerful and moving story of the choices a young man must make to fulfil his destiny...

It is now 5 years since we last produced our debut show, The Apprentice.

The story of the apprentice pillar and the legend surrounding its carving has been arguably our most popular. It has sold out every time we have produced it, as experiencing the dramatic events in the very location they happened in, is an experience not to be missed.

Written by Simon and based on the facts as we know them the show is sure to be popular again this year.

With the extensive restoration work largely completed and the scaffold roof due to be removed before the festival, this will be a great chance to see the Chapel and the show in its full glory.

The Apprentice

James will be playing William St Clair, 3rd Prince of Orkney, in this fine and much-acclaimed production at Rosslyn Chapel. Not to be missed.

Standard performances

7.30pm from 5th to 19th August

6th and 13th August

Additional candlelit shows at 9.45pm. Adults £12, concessions £10

7th and 14th August

Special nights. Candelit show, buffet and tour. All tickets £25

Nonsense Room Box office (cheque only)

0131-445-4023

Book online at...

www.nonsenseroom.co.uk

Or use Edinburgh Fringe box office

0131-226-0000 or www.edfringe.com

Other gigs etc

Blue Blazer, 2 Spittal Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DX

19th September sees a gig by James at "The Listening Room". Starts 8pm

Brunton Musselburgh

The panto at Musselburgh will once again this year be under the musical direction of James Bryce. This year, Mother Goose is the show.

King James Bible

Just finished: filming of The King James Bible for A1 Productions with director Norman Stone. James played the part of George Buchanan, James's tutor. It is anticipated that it will be televised next year.

Shameless

It looks like the R & B band Shameless (J Bryce on drums) are going to have a regular spot at "The Village", South Fort Street, Leith either Saturdays or Sunday afternoons, from a date still to be confirmed.

James for the High Jump

JB will be doing a parachute jump on 9th October. I'll be paying for the jump, but I'm doing it on behalf of the Charity Rokpa, all proceeds going directly towards the education of Tibetan orphans. Contributions may be made directly to myself - or go to this JustGiving page.

Whisky Kisses - the critics

Brilliant reviews for this musical both in the Scotsman and in The Times. Joyce McMillan in the Scotsman said:

By ten o'clock, I guess there was not a man, woman or child in the place who didn't feel that they had had their money's worth from this new Right Lines production of Whisky Kisses
Complex and interesting songs by composer James Bryce
Full of humour and theatrical energy
If it were to play off Broadway, I guess Whisky Kisses would probably win exactly the same response, of recognition, laughter, and delight

Meanwhile The Times' Robert Dawson Scott was saying:

A fantastic score by James Bryce, sophisticated, original... with catchy tunes and clever use of the thematic material
Great individual jokes and a terrific cast, led by the lovely Alyth McCormack
Genuinely classy and riotously good fun

The full Scotsman review is here.

Probius in Slabovia

James has been doing voice overs for a series on sex education by Tern TV for Channel Four. This is an impressive series which handles the subject very well.

It is now on the web on http://www.slabovia.tv. Click on the programmes on Slabovian State TV on the bottom right of the home page. James is the voice of Professor Probius.

http://www.slabovia.tv/SlabPlayer/Default.aspx?view=10835