Daniel Clarkson Explained

Daniel Clarkson is a British comedy actor and playwright.

Career

In 2009,^[1] he presented on CBBC as part of the comedy Duo 'Dan and Jeff' with Jefferson Turner.^{[2] [3]} He wrote and co-starred with Jefferson Turner in the show, Potted Potter,^{[4] [5] [6]} which was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2012^[7] as well as writing and having critically acclaimed runs of his other shows Potted Sherlock,^[8] Potted Pirates and Potted Panto.^[9] which was also nominated for an Olivier Award for 'Best Entertainment' in 2011.^[10] Potted Potter continues to tour the world.^[11] and 2015.^[12] The New York Times referred to his performance as 'channeling a caffeinated Robin Williams'.^[13] In 2019 Clarkson wrote the critically acclaimed 'The Crown Dual' ^[14] a parody of 'The Crown' with the Daily Telegraph describing it as "A glorious parody of the Netflix series reminding us what theatre is all about".^[15]

External links

• • Potted Potter

Notes and References

1. [List of CBBC presenters]
2. Web site: CBBC| Dan & Jeff- Final Sunday 2 of 2 . www.youtube.com . 12 April 2015.
3. News: Potted Potter: the show that magically condenses all seven Harry Potter novels into 70 madcap minutes. Ahmed. Afshan. 14 September 2014. The National. 23 September 2014.
4. http://www.pottedpotter.com/ Potted Potter
5. https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2011/aug/01/potted-potter-interview Interview
6. http://paper.wenweipo.com/2014/09/13/OT1409130006.htm wenweipo
7. http://www.olivierawards.com/about/previous-winners/view/item169174/olivier-winners-2012/ Olivier winners
8. Web site: http://www.theatrerecord.org/2014/issue25_26-2014/TheatreRecord25-26/TR-Issue25-26-2014.html%2312 . 13 April 2015.
9. https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2010/dec/20/potted-panto-review Potted Panto review
10. http://www.olivierawards.com/about/previous-winners/view/item120248/olivier-winners-2011/ Olivier 2011
11. http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/performing-visual-arts/play-quidditch-in-a-dubai-theatre-this-weekend-1.1386190 Play Quidditch in a Dubai theatre this weekend
12. Web site: Potted Productions News . www.broadwayworld.com . 11 April 2015.
13. News: The Boy Who Lived, Casting a Humorous Spell . The New York Times . 4 June 2012 . Gold . Daniel M. .
14. Web site: The Crown – Live! . 16 March 2019 .
15. News: The Crown Dual, King's Head, review: This glorious parody of the Netflix series reminds us what theatre is all about . The Telegraph . 16 March 2019 . Cavendish . Dominic .