In the first episode of The BritishTheatre.com Podcast Danny Coleman-Cooke speaks to David Hunter who has just finished a record-breaking run as Charlie Price in the award-winning musical Kinky Boots and has just released Silver Linings - an EP of his own songs.
David Hunter ABOUT DAVID HUNTER David was trained at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. HIs theatre credits include Charlie Price in Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre) Guy in Once (Phoenix); One Man, Two Guvnors (Adelphi, NT and UK tour); The Who's Tommy (Prince Edward); Seussical (Arts); The Hired Man (Leicester Curve and Colchester Mercury); Pub (Royal Exchange); Spinach (Royal Exchange) and The Mayor of Zalamea (Liverpool Everyman).
David's television credits include: David reached the semi-finals of ITV's Superstar, competing to play the role of 'Jesus' in Jesus Christ Superstar. David's film credits include: Nativity 3: Dude Where’s My Donkey?
Other credits include: As the front man of pop/rock band Reemer, David recorded with the producers responsible for The Rolling Stones and The Who, before earning huge support slots playing alongside The Feeling, Scouting for Girls and McFly on their UK arena tour.
David recently released an EP of his own songs called Silver Linings. You can find out more about David via his website. David was interviewed by Danny Coleman-Cooke. Podcast theme music - Happiness courtesy of Ben Sound Editing services - Podcast Editing Services Episode Producer - Douglas Mayo
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Danny Coleman-Cooke is an experienced writer, who covers news, sport and comedy for high-profile personalities and broadcasters. His speeches and scripts can be seen on stage, on primetime TV and in Parliament, broadcast to wide and diverse audiences. His experience includes writing for the BBC’s Have I Got News for You, Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage, and the Premier League’s live match commentary. He has also managed social media accounts for a number of major brands, including Tesco, The Guardian and the BBC. He's also a well-established speechwriter, scriptwriter and copywriter and has written for a wide range of famous faces in the world of politics and entertainment. He recently had his first theatrical credit, as co-writer of a musical adaptation of Beowulf, which toured the Midlands and was performed at the Royal Albert Hall. Danny is a huge theatre fan and was part of the writing team for the 2015 and 2016 Olivier Awards.
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