Profile
David Watkins – The King of Swing
Singer • Actor • Dancer • Creative Director
Step into a world of entertainment with David Watkins, the King of Swing and Creative Director of Red Curtain Presents. With charisma, class, and a voice that channels the timeless magic of Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Tom Jones, David delivers performances that shimmer with old-school Las Vegas glamour and modern flair.
"There is nothing better than playing to a live crowd" DW
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✨ Highlights & Career
- International Performer: From touring with the first-ever Broadway show to tour China to appearing center stage with Opera Australia and dancing in Baz Luhrmann’s Australia.
- TV & Film Career: Appearances include; Home & Away, Australian True Crime, All Saints, The Matrix, many TV Commercials
- Show Creator: His “Doris & Dean” series was a crowd favorite for NSW Seniors Week and community celebrations.
- Aged Care Innovator: Creator of Cognitive Cabaret Therapy — a groundbreaking approach to music and memory care.
▶️Documentary on Aged Care Cabaret
- Versatile Entertainer: Whether leading a grand gala or an intimate cabaret, David brings warmth, humour, and connection to every audience.
🎭Venues & Appearances
David has performed in prestigious venues including:
- Sydney Opera House
- Melbourne Arts Centre
- Crazy Coqs, London
- Capricorn Resort, Queensland
- Sydney Hilton Hotel
- Fox Studios, Sydney (Live Opening)
- On set of Baz Luhrmann’s Australia
💫 The Experience
As Creative Director and lead performer with Red Curtain Presents, David continues to craft bespoke entertainment that bridges nostalgia with contemporary sparkle.
His signature show, David Watkins – The Experience, takes audiences on a journey of song, laughter, and emotion — a heartfelt celebration of life, rhythm, and timeless style.
Every performance is an invitation to feel, remember, and be transported.