ABOUT ME
I became involved with acting at the Bedlam Theatre, during my final year of studying for an MA (mostly philosophy subjects) at the University of Edinburgh.
After graduating, I joined the Edinburgh Youth Theatre, performing for the first time at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Knowing I needed to be sure about my dedication before pursuing acting as a career, I gained an HNC in Drama and Theatre Skills at Edinburgh's Telford College. During this time I also recorded voiceovers for television.
I went on to graduate from the Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre (under Niamh Dowling) with a BA Hons. in Theatre Arts (Acting). While in Manchester I also performed as a tribal bellydancer. Since then, I have returned to my home town of Edinburgh for - amongst other performances - more fun Fringes.
I am passionate about Shakespeare and other classical theatre, but also enjoy sinking my teeth into a well-written modern play. I love scripts that have language I can taste, and I enjoy playing about with physicality.
I have had the pleasure of benefiting from the classes of, among others, actors such as Fiona Shaw, Timothy West and Prunella Scales; directors such as Peter Hall, John Barton and Erica Whyman; voice coaches Patsy Rodenburg and Cicely Berry; acting coach Bernard Hiller and casting director Nancy Bishop.
I am a member of Equity, and appear in their Scotland Actors Directory and in Spotlight (through which organisation I can also be contacted).
© 2008
DANIELLE FARROW