Peter Davidson brings to the challenge of reading poetry a dual experience - both as an actor, and as a poet himself. His voice is expressive and resonant, his ability to move from deep pathos to ironic lightness impressive. The melody of the poems is always preserved and indeed enhanced in his readings. Joanne Collie

Peter Davidson at the read-through of The Pixie Led (Latchmere Theatre)
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'Indigo' at The Almeida
The breadth of Peter Davidson's interests was established at The University of Glasgow. He studied Arts, played in goal for the Football Team, founded the Poetry Society, was President of The Dramatic Society, won the History of Art Prize and was Discus Champion of The University.

After a year in France, as a Spoken English specialist -and Actor in plays by lonesco and Jarry - he studied Modern Art at The Courtauld Institute.

He then taught many innovative things in Art Schools and became a Tutor for The Open University and a versatile Tourist Guide.

His acting embraces creating roles in Fringe Theatres and 'Plays for Today' on TV.

His own writing is an abiding passion and goes to Public Libraries all over the World.

He gives Invitation Public 'Lectures' over a range including The National Gallery, The University of London, Colleges of Education, A Museum of Modern Art and The BBC World Service. He does Live Performances of his own writing - "the proof of the pudding".

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