Cast and Creatives Edward II Close Edward II Daniel Evans Daniel is the RSC's Co-Artistic Director. Daniel grew up in South Wales and was educated in Welsh before training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He left college early in 1994 to join the Royal Shakespeare Company and returned to the company a decade later. His work as an actor has spanned Shakespeare, Sondheim and Sarah Kane, at the RSC, National Theatre, Royal Court, Donmar Warehouse, Menier, Sheffield and on Broadway. He’s the recipient of two Olivier Awards for his Sondheim performances. In 2009, he was appointed Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres where he directed, among others, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Hare and Lerner and Lowe, as well as acting in Sondheim. In 2016, he was appointed Artistic Director of Chichester Festival Theatre. During his tenure, CFT produced 17 world premieres, while 5 shows transferred to London or Broadway. Alongside Executive Director, Kathy Bourne, CFT navigated the challenges of the pandemic, advancing the meaningful work with and for the community in West Sussex. Previous Next Cast Edward II Daniel Evans Creatives Director Daniel Raggett Set & Costume Designer Leslie Travers Lighting Designer Tim Lutkin Sound Designer Tingying Dong Julia Horan CDG Swan Theatre Stratford-upon-Avon 21 Feb - 5 Apr 2025 Book Tickets Running time: To be confirmed About the play Cast and Creatives Related events Assisted Performances More Less About the play Cast and Creatives Related events Assisted Performances Content Advisory Next performance: 21 February, 7:30PM Swan TheatreStratford-upon-Avon In This Section About the play When the new King Edward II insists on ruling with the man he loves by his side, conspiracy and civil war threaten the very existence of the monarchy. Find out more Related events Find out more about our production of Christopher Marlowe's Edward II and how it was created, with our series of events. Find out more Assisted Performances Find out about our assisted performances for Edward II. Find out more You may also like