Studying Performing Arts at Stockton Riverside College, Daniel Donaldson Todd always felt inspired by visits from former students who had gone on to successful careers in the industry.

Now with a rich history of professional performance and choreography behind him, Daniel is the one sharing his expertise.

A regular contributor to Stockton Riverside College’s Musical Theatre summer and Christmas shows, the 29-year-old from Hartlepool always makes time in his busy schedule to work with current students.

“I enjoy coming back because this is where it all started,” said Daniel, whose stage career has seen him travel the world.

“I always found it inspiring when former students came back to work with us. Now I aim to do the same hopefully.”

Daniel certainly has plenty of industry experience to draw on, his CV includes the likes of touring Canada, the USA and China in Spirit of the Dance, performing in Bollywood musical, Bollywoodland in Madrid and featuring in the West End and UK tour of Opera North’s Ruddigore, to name but a few.

His career as a choreographer is just as impressive, working on UK tours of hit shows including All Our Yesterdays, Rolling Back the Years, along with production shows for Warner Leisure Hotels, Thomson and Fred Olsen cruise liners.

“I have been very lucky in my career, but I have worked hard for it, you have to,” said Daniel, who earlier this year choreographed Cirque Surreal at The Lowry.
Returning to Stockton Riverside College remains a priority.

“I love coming back, and being able to pass on my experience,” he said. “The talent in the North-east is second to none.”

Daniel has been working with current Performing Arts Musical Theatre students on their upcoming summer show. A Medley of Musicals takes to the College’s Margaret Armstrong Theatre from Tuesday 9th to Friday 12th June. Tickets are £12/£10, available from https://intelligent-tickets.co.uk or at the College box office.