“Dan approaches the work in the best way possible, allowing the actor the freedom to explore without losing sight of his directorial vision”
— Ralph Bogard (Actor)
“I have worked with Dan on several occasions and every show he has directed for me has gone on to receive critical acclaim. He is a pleasure to work with and always delivers”
— Jamie Chapman Dixon (Producer)
“Dan is an exciting creative force, his attention to detail combined with his distinctive creative flair always produces innovative and electric performances”
— Eleri Thomas (Musical Director)
“Dan was a fun and committed collaborator who worked hard to make what could have been a static play a piece of energetic theatre while retaining the intensity of the subject matter”
— Dave Hendon (Playwright)
“Dan has displayed a penetrating eye for detecting script weaknesses and providing insights for structural improvement. His stagecraft is inspired but disciplined. And he has a great rapport with actors and creative crew which draws out the best in them”
— Chuck Anderson (Producer/Playwright)
“Dan is the special kind of director that gives an actor equal freedom to create their own characters whilst pushing them every single day. He’s a brilliant man to work with”
— Jake Benson (Actor)
“Dan is an incredibly collaborative worker, with a great understanding of both writers and actors, who I would heartily recommend. With dramaturg experience as well he is especially great with new writing”
— Andrew Davis (Producer/Playwright)
“Dan is one of the most empathetic directors I've ever worked with. His approach to textual analysis is clinical, but his rehearsal rooms are more akin to a playground. With Dan you feel safe to play, that's everything”
— Chris York (Actor)