A FORMER performing arts student from Stratford College is flying high in his career as he stars in Wendy and Peter Pan with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Daniel Krikler, who studied musical theatre at the college from 2007 until 2009, is taking on the title role of Peter Pan at the Barbican Theatre in London.
Daniel was destined for a performance career after falling in love with the stage at a young age. He joined a local youth theatre group and dance school and his passion for it grew.
He knew the best chance of getting into drama school was to continue to study, so chose Stratford College as his training ground.
Following his time at college, Daniel went to the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts for three years, before later studying a master’s degree in acting at Central School of Speech and Drama.
Since training, Daniel has performed in several productions. He fondly remembers Musical Loserville which transferred to the West End, and his first play Pink Mist.
Now Daniel is to sprinkle himself with fairy dust and fly to Neverland with the RSC.
He said: “I grew up just outside Coventry and would cycle for over an hour to the RSC to watch shows. I remember cycling home afterwards along country roads with my mind full of these incredible characters I’d just seen. So to work with that company all these years later on such a magical show and character feels really extraordinary.
“Just being paid to do what you loved felt crazy. There’s always that little voice in your head that tells you you’ll probably never get a job, so to land these roles, it’s pretty great.”
Programme manager for performing and production arts Claire Morley added: “Daniel was always an independent and focused student. Watching him pursue his goals with such determination and talent has been a true privilege, and his success in both his roles and career is a testament to his hard work and dedication.”
