Daniel on move from Telford cafe to star in London opera
A cafe worker from Telford is set to pour his last cup of coffee before heading to London – to star in an opera on one of the most famous stages in the world.
Daniel Bowker is currently working at his mother's coffee shop, but will soon be taking the stage in Mozart's classic Marriage of Figaro at the Royal Opera House.
The 39-year-old actor has taken on a series of roles, but while "resting" he helps out at Hathaway's in Wellington Civic Centre.
And he is now preparing for one of his biggest challenges yet as he joins the cast of the David McVicar production at the world famous London theatre next month.
Daniel, who attended the Lord Silkin School in Stirchley, has been acting since he was six years old. But after a knock to his confidence at an audition when he was just 15 he decided to give up acting.
But five years ago he rediscovered his passion and has attended The Birmingham School of Acting at Millennium Point.
Getting roles in TV shows such as Shameless and Apparitions helped increase his confidence and he realised this was what he wanted to do.
