David Hywel Baynes

David was born and raised in London, England and moved to New York City in 2010, where he now lives permanently. He trained at two prestigious drama schools in London - studying at LAMDA at aged 18 on their one year Foundation Course and then, aged 21 studying at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art (now Royal Central School of Speech and Drama) for 3 more years. Since leaving school he has constantly been trying to perfect his craft and has found his greatest passion in the works of Shakespeare playing roles such as 'Brutus,' 'Puck,' 'Macduff' and 'Richard III' (for which he received a nomination as Best Actor at the 2014 Off-West End awards).

David is an Artistic Associate of Covent Garden based Iris Theatre Company, original member of Passion in Practice Shakespeare Company and most recently became an ambassador for The Shakespeare Society here in New York City. He is constantly looking for fresh challenges and feels that his experience with classical works has given him the tools to overcome any challenge.