Darren Charles

Darren is an Actor, Singer, Dancer, Compere and Producer / Director from London, England he is known for his extensive work in Theatre, Cabaret, Television and Film. Darren began his career when he gained a scholarship for vocational training at The Urdang Academy while studying at South London Dance Studios & John Ruskin College. While at The Urdang Academy he trained extensively in acting, singing and dance. Darren graduated in 2007 with honours and went straight into his first show Carmen Jones at The Royal Festival Hall accompanied by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & The London Symphony Orchestra. Since then he has played leading roles both on the West End, Europe, USA, and Asia in shows such as Five Guys Named Moe, Bollywood Nights, The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas, Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Screams of Kitty Genovese, A Harlem Dream, Sister Act and Guys and Dolls at The Royal Exchange Manchester where he performed for The Earl Of Wessex. He is also founding member of UK’s top Hip Hop Dance company BirdGang and has performed in commercials, music videos, studio recordings, Bollywood films, Hollywood films, Television series and events such as The London Olympics Opening Ceremony & The National Theatre’s 50th Anniversary of Black Theatre. Darren can currently be seen hosting some of London’s top cabaret shows and can be spotted in many upcoming UK television series.

Movies

Desi Boyz

Based in England, Nikhil Mathur is employed as an Investment Banker and has a idealist girlfriend in Radhika Awasthi. His friend, Jignesh Patel, works as a Security Guard in a mall and is the guardian of Veer, his late sister’s son, and under close scrutiny of the Social Services Department.…

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Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Samar Anand, a hard working young immigrant in the city of London, glimpses upon the love of his life, a gorgeous angelic looking girl, (Katrina Kaif). They meet and their bond blossoms into love with time spent together. Samar however meets with a serious accident, and Meera vows to God…

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Fun Facts

Darren auditioned and went straight into his first West End show months before graduating The Urdang Academy, which meant that he couldn't be apart of the annual end of year show because he was already performing at The Royal Festival Hall.

Darren's first performance was at the age of 5 at Alexandra Palace for Notting Hill Carnival Splash where he won first place as Junior King.

Darren played Society Max in the UK's first ever all black production of Guys and Dolls at The Royal Exchange Manchester by Talawa Theatre Company.

Darren has played the role of Sammy Davis Jr around the globe with over 10 different Rat Pack companies and shows including his very own show The Rat Pack Burlesque Show.

Quotes

Twenty four seven give them Heaven.