John Tams
For the National:
John Tams’ work has spanned six decades in every performance medium. He is a recognised authority on vernacular music and a seven times winner at the BBC Folk Awards.
Theatre
For the National Theatre, he has worked as an actor and musical director/composed on over 30 productions including The Mysteries, Lark Rise to Candleford and Glengarry Glen Ross.
Other theatre
Includes work at the Old Vic, the RSC, Shakespeare’s Globe, Sheffield Crucible, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Birmingham Rep, Joint Stock, Chichester and 7:84.
TV
He played Daniel Hagman in the series Sharpe, for which he was script associate, co-writing the score.
Radio
Executive music director of the Radio Ballads, winning Gold at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.