James Lever currently serves as the Senior Press Manager at the National Theatre, a position held since November 2023. Prior to this role, James Lever accumulated extensive experience in public relations and publicity, including tenures as an Associate Director and Senior Publicist at Jo Allan Pr Ltd from September 2014 to October 2023, and as a PR & Publicity Account Manager at Target Live from July 2011 to September 2014. Earlier positions include working as a Senior Press Officer and Press Officer at Shakespeare's Globe from September 2007 to June 2011. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Theatre from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (2006-2007) and a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts from Aberystwyth University (2001-2004).