David Furlong

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David Furlong

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David Furlong is Mauritian-born, bilingual French-English actor. Trained in Paris National Theatre of Chaillot, he has since established a 20 years career in London, in UK theatre and films, as well as street theatre in France. He's also been running Exchange Theatre in London, directing, producing and supporting works around bi-lingualism for 15 years. He was Young Vic Jerwood director in 2021. He's also an experienced deviser exploring in particular the decolonization of representations and invibilised mixed-identities. (Noor, The Great Experiment with Border Crossings, The Cat in Reboots, Tempests at the YV). He's also "race & allyship" trainer for Maya productions.

"Played by the astonishing and highly revered actor David Furlong" Aline Waites reviews 2022 "The standout performance, his alluring charisma steals most scenes." Theatre News 2022 "Furlong dominates, a powerful presence throughout, switching from light comedy to strength in his addresses. Furlong captures the intensity of his unconditional love" UK Theatre Network 2022 "Worth the ticket price for Furlong alone." Fairypowdered 2018 "Solid performance from talented David Furlong as Macbeth" Playstosee 2017.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2918632/bio?item=mb1026475

Actor28-36 yearsFrench, Mauritian
Place of residence London (GB), Paris (FR)
Gendermale
Year of birth1980 (43 years)
Place of birthMauritius
Housing optionsBordeaux (FR), Moka (MU), Perpignan (FR), Geneva (CH), Greater London (GB)
AssociationsActors' Equity Association (AEA)
Driver's licensesB - Car
Eye colorgreen brown
Hair colorblack
Height (cm)175
Weight (in kg)68
Statureslim
LanguagesCreole (Haitian)(native-language)English(native-language)French
AccentsAmericanEnglishFrench
InstrumentsDjembeDrum
PitchBass-baritone
SingingA cappellaPopRock
Training

France Theatre National de Chaillot (Paris)