Daniel Anderson

Description

As a singer, I offer a diverse range of material that can be tailored to suit your event. My repertoire ranges from jazz to country to rock 'n roll and cabaret. I am also a fast learner who is able to learn specific material for your function or event, should you wish. I have had 5-6 years of professional vocal training and am vocally fit to offer performances of up to five hours at a time.
In the acting sphere, I am mainly focused in the musical theatre discipline. I hold an ATCL diploma in Musical Theatre with the Trinity College of London and have been working as a musical theatre actor ... since aged 10. I do not have any formal dance training, but I am a competent dancer who is always willing to take on a challenge and learn choreography.
I also offer services as an MC/compere through which I am able to serve as host for model and talent shows as well as auctions, corporate functions, weddings and parties. I am also trained and skilled as a competition quizmaster.
As a cabaret artist, I have two full-length (1hr length) one-man cabarets that I am able to offer. Both shows have minimal staging and technical requirements and are, therefore, adaptable and easily transportable.
THE WIZARDS OF BROADWAY, the first of these shows, is written and directed by myself. The show tracks the creative men and woman behind the formation of the modern musical (and how it all came to be) through a fast-paced cabaret style performance which includes songs from the major musical composers such as Richard Rodgers, Andrew-Lloyd Webber, Cole Porter, Alan Menken, John Kander and others.
MAD ABOUT THE BOYS, is a cabaret produced by the WelaKapela Production company of East London. It celebrates the lives of Ivor Novello, the matinee idol, Noël Coward, the quintessential English gentleman and the American play boy, Cole Porter.
Think of a certain suave, urban style that reigned in New York, London, Paris, the theatre, and the movies in the '20s and '30s. Think of cigarettes, smoking jackets, cocktails, cynical epigrams, and sexy, witty, world-weary songs. Cole Porter, Noël Coward and Ivor Novello, who were friends moving in the same café-society circles and who virtually invented that style were the celebrities of their time.
This witty little cabaret is written and directed by Amanda Bothma and is a series of little vignettes about each of the boys and of course the songs that made them immortal. Mad About the Boys promises to be sheer entertainment. Read More

Biography

Daniel Anderson is 21 years old has practically grown up on the theatre and freelance stage. He is currently in his final year of study in CityVarsity’s Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production, where he majors in Producing.
He currently holds an Associates Diploma in Musical Theatre with the Trinity College of London, which he passed with distinction last year. Daniel has received honors cum laude for both Drama and Choir.
He has held his own as a well-known performer in and around the Eastern Cape for over 10 years, since he began with Elvis Presley impersonations at the ... age of 8. His theatre credits include, amongst many others: Peter Pan The Musical (2010), Thats The Way It Was: A Tribute to Elvis (2011), Beauty and The Beast (2013), From Broadway to Rock n Roll (2015), The Wizard of Oz (2016), On The Road Again (2016), The Rat Pack (2016), The Heart of Robin Hood (2017), The Wonder of You: The Story of Elvis (2017/2018), JJDC: We Will Rock You (2017/2018), Singin’ in the Rain (2018), Wizards of Broadway (2018), A Lad ‘n a Lamp (2018), Welcome to the Big Top (2019), It’s Showtime - Cape Town (2019), Wizards of Broadway (2020), This Moment - Cape Town (2020), Mad About The Boys (2020).
He has also been involved in the creation and staging of various Cabarets since 2016.
Daniel has an absolute love and passion for the stage and deems it a privilege to be working in an industry that is ever-changing, growing and, above all, making the world a better and happier place. Read More

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Experience

As a singer, I have over a decade of experience entertaining at a vast variety of functions, events, shows and festivals. I began my career as a child Elvis Presley impersonator, where I worked with live bands, in theatrical settings and at many birthdays, weddings and corporate functions. Since 2014, I have branched off from Elvis and have worked as a cocktail entertainer, jazz singer, dance-floor entertainer, live band frontman and theatre performer. Due to the variety of experience I have had, my repertoire is stretched to anything from broadway to rock 'n roll.
As an actor, my main ave ... nue of experience is in musical theatre. I have played roles that range from chorus to principle. My major roles include "John Darling" in Peter Pan, "Tigger" in Winnie the Pooh, "Scarecrow" in The Wizard of Oz, "Cosmo Brown" in Singin' in the Rain, "Aladdin" in A Lad 'n A Lamp The Pantomime and "Prince Topher" in Rodgers and Hammerstein Cinderella. I have also played leading roles in various cabarets and musical revue shows.
My experience as an MC/Compere has ranged from corporate functions to weddings, parties, sports events, auctions and educational competitions. I have been trained as a quizmaster and have worked as one as part of the GrowSmart Programme, hosted by GrowthPoint Properties for three years. With the arrival of the pandemic, this job has also become a virtual one that has morphed into an educational video content creation role. Read More

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Baby Shower Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Festival / Outdoor Event Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hotel Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event School Event Social Club Theaters / Stage University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

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Online Educational Tutorials

2-3 Minute videos detailing educational science experiments and literacy principles for middle school learners.