Simon Darwen

Simon is an actor voiceartist communications trainer lead facilitator and teacher He trains individuals and teams and is comfortable facilitating large groups as well as tailoring courses to the specific needs of individuals A professional actor with 20 years experience his work in these fields and others has been instrumental in shaping his highly engaging practical and effective training style Simon has worked with senior management and staff teams at Luis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Richemont and Luxottica among others As an actor he has performed onstage at the Royal Shakespeare Company and numerous theatres around the country He has also performed in theatres in Toronto New York Dubai and Japan Theatre companies worked with include Out of Joint Paines Plough and the National Theatre On television he has appeared in Call the Midwife Silent Witness Years and Years and Top Boy among others Simon is also a voiceartist and has narrated dozens of audio books and radio plays He also pops up in numerous voiceovers He is a lead acting teacher at City Lit Also a freelance acting teacher specialising in Audition Technique Scene Study Meisner Practical Aesthetics and Professional Practice