David Bower
Acting
Biography
With over thirty years in the industry, David Bower firmly believes in the transformative power of art. His passion lies in exploring the depths of character, uncovering both the highs and lows on their journey. David attended the innovative “Theatre of the Deaf” course at Bulmershe College of Further Education in 1987. Here, he delved into the techniques and cultural impact of Deaf Theatre. Geoff Buckley, a close friend of Steven Berkoff and a mime artist, left an indelible mark as a teacher on David’s career. Buckley demonstrated that performances could speak volumes without words. Under the tutelage of lifelong teacher and partner Isolte Avila, David mastered the groundbreaking Signdance Theatre methodology and embraced the Californian Institute of the Arts philosophy. You might recognize David as Hugh Grant’s brother in Richard Curtis’ Four Weddings and a Funeral. His work at BBC Radio 4 garnered acclaim, including an APA Award nomination in 2021 for portraying John Singer in The Heart is a Lonely Hunter and a best BBC radio production award for his performance as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (adapted by Jack Thorne and Alex Bulmer). David hails from Welsh Mancunian roots, with family connections in Anglesey and Salford. He finds solace in nature, swimming, cycling, and literature including Roger Deakin and Umberto Eco. These days you will find David working as art director at Signdancecollective International or collaborating on various productions as a freelance artist.
Known For
Instead of spending her golden years lying down, the indomitable Hetty Wainthropp found her calling late in life. Combining common sense, her husband, and her pocketbook, this senior sleuth takes on all the cases the police deem too minor.
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
Four Weddings and a Funeral
You’re invited to the wedding of the year, as the original cast of Four Weddings and a Funeral reunite in this one-off sequel. Twenty-five years after the events of Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Charles, Carrie, Fiona, Tom, David, Matthew, Bernard, Lydia and Father Gerald are back in church. But whose wedding is it - and will there be any more familiar faces?
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding
Ryan is a struggling son dealing with a constant internal battle regarding the inevitable loss of his Mother, and Sunny is desperate to escape the suffocating life that is depicted for her by her overbearing parents due to her being on the Autism spectrum. Both characters (and subsequently estranged family members) find themselves car-sharing to a funeral in Scotland. They have 3 days to feel comfortable in each other's company while feeling comfortable in their own skin.