DENIS GRINDEL
Originally from Donegal in the North West of Ireland Denis is 6′ (182cm) tall. He is based in Dublin and London.
Denis is cast to perform in “CELTIC EXODUS”, a new musical by Brain Warfield of The Wolfetones. Presented by John Murphy and Shinawil, and directed by Mark Lambert, the show will run in The Complex in Dublin 7 from January 22nd to 25th inc. Cast also includes Clelia Murphy, Mark O’Regan, Seamus O’Rourke, Aoife Fitzpatrick, Morgan C. Jones, Emmet Farrell and Moses Murphy.
Denis was the winner of the 2024 Iris Prize Best British Performance in a Male Role for his performance in the lead role of ‘Declan Flynn’ in the short film FAIRVIEW PARK which is now streaming on Channel 4.
Denis stars in the featured recurring role of ‘Lord Hugo Bathurst’ in Playground Entertainment’s 6 x 1 Hour TV series for Channel 5 “THE HARDACRES” directed by Kieron J Walsh which is broadcasting now on Channel 5 (UK) on Monday nights.
He recently filmed 6 part Irish crime drama series “CRÁ” from BBC NI & TG4 in a supporting role of ‘Martin’, directed by Philip Doherty.
Denis has toured and performed in iconic venues all over the world in the international hit musical “THE CHOIR OF MAN” including The Kennedy Centre, Washington D.C., the Sydney Opera House, Broadway Playhouse in Chicago, and most recently The Arts Theatre in London’s West End. Denis has also toured as the lead vocalist with “RHYTHM OF THE DANCE”, an Irish song and dance show, performing to audiences in the UK, Holland, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
Theatre wise last year saw Denis perform in “DRUMBOE” in Balor Arts Centre in his hometown of Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. Written by Kieran Kelly and directed by Charlie Bonner “DRUMBOE” is an original play that tells the story of Irish Civil War soldiers as they await their execution in Drumboe Castle, Donegal.
He studied and graduated with a Master’s in Music Theatre from the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
His musical theatre and theatre credits also include ‘Jimmy Rabbitte’ in the stage adaptation of Roddy Doyle’s “THE COMMITMENTS” in London’s West End Palace Theatre, the title role of ‘Alladin’ in Elite Productions Christmas pantomime which played in Hartlepool’s Town Hall, ‘Michael Collins’ in “COLLINS IN LONDON” at the Irish London Centre, ‘Laertes’ in Principle Theatre Company’s staging of “HAMLET”, ‘Kevin’ in the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama’s production of “THE KITCHEN”, ‘Hanschen’ in ‘SPRING AWAKENING’ at The Helix in Dublin, and ‘Angel’ in “RENT” at the Cork and Wexford Opera Houses.
CV available on request.