Adjudicator Spotlight: Peter Dayson LGSM
Peter started his career as an actor in stage, television and film, progressing to writing, directing and producing.
He runs an International Community Cross-Over Project which takes children and students from across the London Boroughs and performs in the West End, transferring to Ohio, U.S.A. This involves artists from the industry working with local actors and special needs students.
As an Actor Peter has appeared in many TV series and sit-coms, on stage played everything from John Macey in Monday After the Miracle (West End) to Chris Keller in All My Sons with rep seasons ranging from Nottingham, Swansea, and Basingstoke.
As a writer Peter has written several plays, 8 musicals, show-cased in the West End and is currently working on a spy- thriller.
As a Director Peter has been responsible for many productions, was Artistic Director for Stafford Gatehouse for 8 years, worked for Disney as a Director and Executive Producer and, also worked for Really Useful Theatre Groups and for two years as a writer for EMI.
Peter’s passion is working with children, students and young performers, particularly special needs to nurture, encourage, support and develop them with perhaps a career in the industry or just “life skills”.