Dan Edwards

Dan Edwards is an award-nominated performer and writer known for creating dynamic works for both stage and screen. He is also a former teacher and school leader and current expert on schools and education.

He is a writer, speaker, and cultural commentator whose work explores the relationship between leadership, creativity, and place. Drawing upon his own experience in education, social care, organisational development, and the creative industries, helps audiences think differently about culture, change, and human behaviour.

His debut solo show, The Sound of Muzak, made a splash at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival, playing to sold-out crowds and earning a nomination for The Audience Choice Award. Following its success, the show toured at national fringe festivals and venues throughout the summer of 2024. He followed this up in 2025 with Monsters.

Dan is a highly qualified teacher of Drama and Theatre Studies and previously worked in education for many years, teaching and holding leadership positions in large inner city schools.

In addition to his work in theatre, Dan hosts the podcast Dan Edwards Has Questions, where he interviews intriguing guests about their work, guided by five key questions. He also writes and narrates a monthly storytelling podcast, A Quiet Night’s Sleep.

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More About Dan Edwards

Dan Edwards comes from a small town in the UK, where his love for acting began at an early age. Growing up, he was heavily involved in local theatre, where he first discovered his passion for storytelling and performing. This early exposure to drama set the foundation for what would become a promising career in acting.

After honing his skills in school plays and community theatre, Edwards decided to pursue acting professionally. He enrolled in one of the UK’s prestigious drama schools, where he received formal training in acting techniques, voice work, and stagecraft.

He originally trained in performance studies, exploring theatre, music, and dance through the work of Erving Goffman, Richard Schechner, and contemporary performance practice, examining how people construct identity, meaning, and social life.

He worked in education for many years and has held leadership roles in both the secondary and primary sectors. Most recently, he was Principal at a large inner-city primary school before moving into Executive school leadership.

He has worked internationally across UK, Middle East, and Central America, supporting schools, organisations, and communities to build stronger cultures, develop leadership and navigating complex change.

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Leadership: Helping leaders navigate change, build trust, and create cultures where people can thrive

Culture: Exploring how culture emerges, evolves, and shapes the way we work and live

Creativity: Championing creative communities and the power of ideas, imagination, and independent spaces.

Place: Why some places matter more than others, and how communities and cultures are shaped by where we gather.

Dan Edwards | Speaker

Dan has developed a range of keynote talks, presentations and workshops for audiences across education and leadership. These include:

– Why Creative Cultures Matter
– Leadership as Performance
– New Ideas Need Old Building
– What We Lost When Sundays Disappeared
– Creativity, Community, and Belonging
– Why Some Places Matter More Than Others
– The Spaces Between
– Why Communities Form Around Music
– Culture Happens Before Institutions Notice
– What Makes a Place Feel Alive

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Dan Edwards | Previous Speaking Topics

– Education
– The Current Education System
– Lighthearted Leadership
– Constant Improvement
– Health and Wellbeing

His clients include De Montfort University, King’s College Schools, Luxury Family Hotels, The Meraki Spark, NHS, the SSAT, and the Sultan’s School in Oman.

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Testimonials

Dan is an inspirational trainer whose session on school culture here at The Sultan’s School in Oman was truly transformative for the team. Dan provided an excellent keynote for our team followed by deep dives into aspects of school culture. This will be used to inform our strategy moving forward. Dan is engaging, has amazing intercultural skills, and a longstanding experience as a school leader.
Nigel Fossey MBE, Principal, The Sultan’s School, Oman

Dan Edwards presented at our national SSAT Primary Conference in 2021 and shared his insight into effective leadership during challenging circumstances, using a case study of how he kept his school community connected during the coronavirus pandemic. He is a confident and engaging speaker, using practical and relatable examples to illustrate key learning points.Laura Burton – Senior Education Lead (Primary) SSAT

Having met Dan in a range of professional circumstances I was impressed by his knowledge and expertise in all areas of educational leadership. He was able to facilitate an impressive and engaging session for middle leaders from across all phases who were looking to move into senior leadership. Dan has a deep understanding of both the mechanics and human side of leadership – Jay Davenport – The Meraki Spark