Dan Blumenau is an established Casting Director with a primary focus on finding talent for the West End, highly anticipated UK tours, avant-garde spectacles, and luxury international cruise lines. Serving as an Associate Casting Director with Debbie O'Brien Casting in London for nearly two decades, Dan has been instrumental in shaping the casts of some of the most celebrated and long-running productions worldwide.

His extensive portfolio expertly balances legendary powerhouse musicals with dynamic modern hits. With Debbie O'Brien he has cast iconic properties such as Thriller Live, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and The Snowman, alongside contemporary successes like Priscilla The Party and the Olivier-nominated The Choir of Man. His keen eye for specialised talent has also led to work on major UK Tours, casting high-octane, dance-heavy shows including Burn the Floor, Cacophony, and Flashdance.

With native bilingual fluency, Dan possesses a unique and highly sought-after advantage in European markets. He regularly facilitates international casting, spearheading pivotal London and Paris auditions for major continental productions. Notable highlights include casting the visionary Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show and the legendary Starlight Express (Bochum). His expansive reach extends further into television and recorded media, having contributed to the BBC's So You Think You Can Dance.

In the luxury cruise sector, Dan operates dedicated, high-volume audition locations across the UK and Europe—spanning London, Glasgow, and Paris—delivering world-class performers for global entertainment leaders including Norwegian Cruise Lines, AIDA Cruises, Crystal Cruises, and Holland America Line. His rigorous operational background ensures every casting process is executed with absolute precision.