Biography

Darren is a graduate from Southern Cross University – BA (Contemporary Music).  He is an experienced Actor, Singer and Musician, who, has over 20 years professional experience in the performing arts.  It is his versatility as a performer that has made him one of Australia’s most sought after vocal coaches.

Darren has coached many Music Theatre performers, Band Singers and recording artists.  Some of successful clients have appeared in Matilda, Les Miserables, Strictly Ballroom, The Lion King, Dirty Dancing, Jersey Boys, Cats, Wicked, and many more.

He has worked as an accompanist/musical director for the likes of Debora Krizak, Tamara Jaber, Mary Kiani, Belinda Chapple, Jacinta Gulisano, & David Campbell.

Most recently Darren starred alongside Casey Donovan, Hayley Jensen, & Doug Williams in the NSW tour of “Back To Bacharach”.  He collaborated with Debora Krizak to create “cABBAret” – a documentary about ABBA.  He appears in Neil Gooding and Matthew Henderson’s production of “Thank You For Being A Friend”, and is the creator/writer/performer in one of Australia’s most loved and successful Cabaret shows “The Carpenters From Kempsey”.

Currently Darren is the Head of Singing/Acting, and course co-ordinator for the Diploma in Musical Theatre at Brent Street in Sydney.  He was co-founder and director, along with Linda Nagle, of “Sing Over King” in Newtown, for 7 years, and continues to provide specialist coaching for many talented professionals, HSC students, and talented young singers.