Daniel Finlay — Actor, Director & Acting Coach in Brighton
Daniel Finlay is an actor, director and acting teacher based in Brighton, with a career in theatre and performance spanning more than four decades.
He has worked professionally as an actor in theatre, film and television, directed professional and training productions, and taught actors and performing arts students at a wide range of levels.
Daniel was formerly Head of Performing Arts and Media at City College Brighton & Hove and is currently Head of Acting at ACT Brighton.
Acting & Audition Coaching in Brighton
Daniel offers one-to-one acting and audition coaching in Brighton for actors, drama school applicants and performers preparing for professional auditions or self-tapes.
Sessions can focus on audition preparation, monologues and speeches, text and character work, self-tapes or broader acting technique.
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Acting
Daniel's professional acting work spans theatre, film and television. His stage credits include touring productions and work in London and Brighton, alongside screen appearances for the BBC, Granada Television, London Weekend Television and Thames Television.
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Acting Workshops
Daniel has extensive experience leading practical acting and drama workshops for actors, schools, colleges, theatre groups and other organisations.
Workshops can explore acting technique, text, character, improvisation, devising and ensemble work, and can be developed around the needs of a particular group.
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Directing
Daniel has directed professional, fringe and training productions, as well as new writing, devised work, showcases and site-specific theatre.
Damien
Daniel performs Aldyth Morris's acclaimed solo play Damien, directed by Janette Eddisford, telling the story of Father Damien of Molokai.
The production has received five-star reviews and a FringeReview Must See recommendation and remains available for future performances.
About Damien, reviews, films and booking information »
Presentation & Public Speaking
Daniel also applies techniques drawn from actor training to presentation and public speaking, helping individuals develop confidence, clarity, communication and presence.
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Get in Touch
For acting coaching, workshops, directing, Damien bookings or other enquiries: dan@actbrighton.org
