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), Charlemagne in Pippin (Charing Cross Theatre), Ensemble in The Normal Heart (National Theatre), Martin McGough in Fighting Irish (Belgrade Theatre), Caliban in The Tempest (Guildford Shakespeare Company), Mr Lacy in The Secret Life of Bees (Almeida Theatre), Max Vandenberg in The Book Thief (Leicester Curve) and Dillon Evans in The Motive and The Cue (National Theatre Productions).

Daniel's most recent work includes: Fedya Dolokhov in Natatsha, Pierre & The Great Comet (Donmar Warehouse), Martin in Austenland (Savoy Theatre), Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof (Regents Park Open Air / Barbican), Peter Pan in Wendy and Peter Pan (Barbican / RSC) and Man in All Is But Fantasy (RSC).

Redcliffe runs at the Southwark Playhouse Borough 22nd May – 4th July. Visit www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk for info and tickets.

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