Darren is an actor, writer, producer and director. He recently completed his debut short film BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE as a writer / director, where he was awarded the New York Screenwriting Award 2023 for Best Short Screenplay LGBTQIA Winner and Winner Best Performance – LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival 2023. The film had its world premiere at the London Independent Film Festival, 2023.
He founded his production company Making Productions in 2014 to produce bold new writing and existing work in new and exciting ways to engage and entertain audiences. Combining newly discovered talent with experienced collaborators, partner organisations and co producers, the aim is to extend the scope of creativity in the performing arts. He is passionate about championing Women, Global Majority and LGBT+ creatives.
With MP Darren has produced 24 plays, musicals and operas. Collaborating with King’s Head Theatre, they have produced 10 shows including La bohème which was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Opera Production in 2018.
