
Keynote speaker
David TennantAcclaimed Star of Screen and Stage, Famous for Doctor Who and Broadchurch
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- On requestFee on request indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About David Tennant
David Tennant is one of Britain’s most celebrated and versatile performers, possessing a career that spans prestigious theatre, international cinema, and iconic television drama. Educated at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, his early professional years involved a blend of fringe theatre and television work before he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company for As You Like It. His career gained significant momentum with roles in Blackpool, Casanova, and as Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, eventually leading to his era-defining portrayal of the Tenth Doctor in the global phenomenon Doctor Who.
Following his initial departure from the TARDIS, Tennant garnered critical acclaim for his stage work, most notably his performance in Hamlet with the RSC. On screen, he led the multi-award-winning series Broadchurch as Detective Inspector Alec Hardy and has recently starred in popular productions such as Good Omens and Staged. His enduring contribution to the arts was officially recognised in 2015 when he received the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards, and he recently made a landmark return to the Doctor Who franchise as the Fourteenth Doctor in 2023.
As a speaker and host, Tennant brings the same charisma and professional depth that have defined his award-winning career. He offers audiences a unique perspective on the evolution of modern broadcasting and the discipline required to maintain excellence across diverse creative mediums.
On stage, David Tennant is best known for talks on Acting, Television and Theatre. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Their work resonates with leaders across Arts & Culture and Entertainment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
David Tennant is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in UK, David Tennant travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how David Tennant would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book David Tennant?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm David's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does David Tennant cost to book?
- David Tennant's fee is shared on enquiry. Fees are indicative and subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does David Tennant speak on?
- David speaks on Acting, Television, Theatre.
- What languages does David Tennant present in?
- David presents in English.
- Where is David Tennant based?
- David is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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