About this episode

Daniel Krikler discusses his role in the world premiere of the musical Redcliffe and his diverse career in theatre.

Daniel Krikler is starring as Richard in the world premiere of Redcliffe at the Southwark Playhouse. Written by Jordan Luke Gage, this new musical is based on the true story of William Critchard and Richard Arnold in 18th-century Bristol. It follows the dangerous, forbidden passion between a man of humble beginnings and a visiting sailor as they navigate a world of intense persecution. Daniel's early credits include Charlie in  Loserville  (Garrick Theatre & West Yorkshire Playhouse), Rory in  Bare: A Pop Opera  (Union Theatre), Eddie in  Mamma Mia!  (Novello Theatre) and Jersey Boys  (UK Tour). He then returned to drama school to do an MA at Central School of Speech and Drama, and forged a hugely diverse career with his credits including: Arthur in  Pink Mist  (Bristol Old Vic/UK Tour), Dan in  Homos, Or Everyone In America  (Finborough Theatre), Keith Douglas in  Unicorns, Almost  (Bristol Old Vic), Understudy: Joe, Roland & Fred in  Present Laughter  (The Old Vic), Malcolm/Witch in  Macbeth  (Guildford Shakespeare Company), Understudy: Leo in  4000 Miles  (The Old Vic)…

People in this episode

Guest: Daniel Krikler

Topics covered

• theatre
• musical
• interview
• performing arts
• Bristol history

Keywords

• Daniel Krikler
• Redcliffe
• Southwark Playhouse
• musical theatre
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Redcliffe, Charlie in Loserville, Bare: A Pop Opera, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, Pink Mist, Homos, Or Everyone In America, Unicorns, Almost, Present Laughter, Macbeth

Places: Southwark Playhouse

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