Danni is a specialist Acting and Voice Coach with over 15 years’ experience in audition preparation, dialect coaching, accent workshops, acting technique and vocal coaching for stage and screen. She works with professional and aspiring performers of all ages, with particular expertise in building confidence, technical precision and artistry in her clients.
Her coaching supports actors not only in mastering accents and vocal performance, but also in strengthening acting craft, including text analysis, character development, audition technique and developing truthful, embodied performance under pressure. Her approach is rigorous yet encouraging, helping performers develop both creative freedom and professional reliability.
Alongside her work with actors, Danni also works with corporate clients, leaders and professionals seeking to elevate their communication skills. She offers coaching in public speaking, vocal presence, presentation delivery and confident communication for high-stakes environments. Drawing on her background in performance training, she helps clients develop clarity, authority and authenticity in the way they speak, whether in the boardroom, on stage, or on camera.
As well as coaching individuals, she has worked as the Voice Coach on numerous theatre productions, advertising campaigns and the West End hit musical Mamma Mia! supporting performers in delivering consistent, believable accents for live and recorded performance.
Having studied and trained at Guildford School of Acting, Surrey University and Leeds Beckett University, Danni’s qualifications include an MA in The Practice of Voice & Singing (Distinction), a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Theatre Practice, and a PGCE teaching qualification specialising in Further and Higher Education. Her training underpins a coaching style that is structured, practical and deeply responsive to the individual needs of each client.
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I feel incredibly lucky to work with Danni. From our very first lesson, I knew I was in the best hands. She has an amazing ear for accents and a real talent for making even the most daunting dialects feel achievable. Every session leaves me feeling more confident, prepared and excited to take on the next challenge.
What I admire most is her genuine dedication. Whenever a self-tape comes through, she's always quick to respond and somehow finds the time to help, even fitting me in while she was on holiday. That level of commitment says everything about the kind of coach she is.
You can truly feel Danni's passion for what she does. She genuinely cares about helping people achieve their goals and become the best actors they can be. She's patient, encouraging and an absolute joy to work with. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
by Austin Taylor - Changing Ends / Beyond Paradise / Doctor Who / Doc Martin
I consider myself incredibly fortunate to work with Danni, who possesses such precision in her craft whilst being remarkably intuitive, immediately recognising any doubts I may have and helping me overcome them. Danni's exceptional talent and versatility as a coach was apparent from my very first lesson, and I know that I can always count on her to refine and perfect an accent. I leave each lesson feeling more equipped and confident with an accent that I had found nerve-racking to even attempt beforehand. Beyond her expertise, I deeply value her patience, compassion and approachability. Her encouragement and eagerness to help make it a real joy to work with her.
by Carmel Laniado - Dolittle / Crookhaven / The Witcher
Danni has been working with my son on his American accent. He thoroughly enjoys his sessions and has found them to be extremely productive. She has worked on instilling the fundamental principles of an American accent in a way that an 11-year-old can understand and apply confidently in auditions. She has a lovely way of teaching that keeps every session engaging whilst building strong technical foundations. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an accent coach.
by Emma Knopf | Parent of Casper Knopf - Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy / The Hack / Macbeth
