Philip Hayden

Phil Hayden is a marvellously gauche cross between Daniel Day Lewis and Rupert Everett - London Time Out

Philip is proud to be a founding member of Key Conspirators and to have directed the company's first production.

Philip graduated from drama school in 1999. Since which time Philip has been a career actor, theatre maker, producer and director. Amongst many television, film and theatre appearances Philip has performed leading roles on London's West End, in classic HBO drama Band of Brothers, in the hit Stan show Romper Stomper, been a semi regular on children's television for the BBC and for award-winning Australian theatre company Red Stitch.

Outside of performing Philip is the Director of the prestigious acting school the Howard Fine Acting Studio. Established in Australia eight years ago HFAS is partnered with the Howard Fine Acting Studio Los Angeles with whom they share a faculty and approach to acting. Finally, Philip is also one of the founders and Directors of the Poppy Seed Theatre Festival. A Pioneering festival designed specifically to support mid-career and emerging theatre makers in Melbourne.