Danielle is a performer and writer from North Manchester. As an actor Danielle’s CV varies from regular roles in television soaps, to being part of the cast and crew of the show that reopened the National Theatre after the pandemic. She has worked on numerous projects with ThickSkin, developing new work and performing voiceover roles. Alongside her extensive acting career, Danielle is exploring her work as a playwright and drawing on her experience as a mixed race woman from a working class community. She is passionate about encouraging other people from working class backgrounds into the industry.
Danielle said “I feel excited to explore my journey as a writer with the support of ThickSkin. I am a huge admirer of their work, having collaborated with them on various projects. I think they bring something very special to the North West. My first full length play, FULL, is set in a dystopian future and is an investigation into mixed race identity.”