James Cottriall is a british singer, songwriter and performer, born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, a town known for great theatre and Shakespeare. James went to Shakespeare’s School and it was there that he first became passionate about music, playing piano and guitar and writing his first poems. In his time at school his first band “September” performed for Prince Charles and James played the title role in numerous plays, including King Lear and received local media attention for his creativity.