Tonia Daley-Campbell

She/Her

I am an award-winning new writer. An experienced actor, compère/host, creative/artistic director and producer. I have recently stepped into the world of casting director for heart casting. I have been working in the creative industry for over 22 years, and throughout this time I have managed to develop professional relationships collaborating with creatives in theatre and screen. I am currently in a writers room for a brand new TV pilot Lucid The Dreamwalker.

My journey started as a professional actress. Whilst being a jobbing actor I founded a community organisation Kuumba Arts Movement and youth theatre ACTS for children aged 5-18yrs.

The last 5 years have presented some amazing opportunities working with some fantastic creatives within the industry. As a freelancer i have been commissioned to write, direct and I am currently the audience development consultant for the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton supporting them with their mission to make the theatre available for all audiences.

I have multiple skills which can be transferred throughout the industry. I don’t believe I have to stay in one lane I enjoy being a creative.

My Awards and recognitions
2022: Nominated for Black British Theatre Recognition Award for Casting
2020: Winner of the Scale Up Business award for developing my media production business.
2018: Winner of both the audience and judges awards for the script writing competition Enter.Stage.Write for my short play “Truth”
2016: Winner of inspirational woman award for my community activist work, supporting young marginalised people into the creative industries.
2017: I became a published author with my book 39 steps to 40, and also co authored “Confidence Confidential” and “The Triumph of Motherhood” all available on amazon.

I am currently looking for a permanent position to work with a producing theatre who specialises in new writing to work as an associate director, producer or in the casting department.

Credits

Director and Casting, A Christmas Carol, University of Northampton 3rd year acting students, studio theatre in the creative hub, 3 shows, 2022

Writer, assistant director, and Casting, She’s Royal, Birmingham Hippodrome and Wolverhampton Grand theatre, 1 week 2022

Director, Mama Afrika, small scale 3 week tour various venues, 2022

Director, Creative Producer, Casting, Enter.Stage.Write and Amplified, Screened at Millennium Point Birmingham, 2021

Director and Casting, Marcus, Birmingham Hippodrome and The Crescent theatre 1 week 2021.

Director, Writer and actor, Wanted, The Arena Theatre Wolverhampton, theatre screening (Covid) 2020.

Director, Terra Earth - Written by Nell Leyshon for the National Theatre connections festival, 2019.

Director, writer and Devised workshop leader, Dr King The Aftermath, Birmingham Rep, 2018.

Assistant director working with the community cast, The Wind In The Willows- adaptation By Mike Kenny for the Albany Theatre Coventry. 3 week run, 2018.

For my acting credits please see my spotlight link via Red Talent management.

Training

*Red writes mentorship programme for new writers- mentee
*HETV remote training scheme- Birmingham TV and Film
*Scale up programme - Creative Business development training.
*Diploma in Acting - The Bridge Theatre Training Company
*BA hons degree -Theatre studies- Roehampton University