At University Dougal first became involved in theatre. His university productions including playing the leading role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar.Dougal attended Mountview Theatre School, where his favourite roles included Danny in Baby, Mickey in Blood Brothers and Macbeth.

Dougal's theatre credits include:

• Miss Saigon.
• Mark Cohen in London West End production of Rent.
• Edwin and understudy Don in the UK Tour of the musical Summer Holiday.
• Prince Alexander in Snow White.
• Errol in Singing In the Rain
• Mr Tumnus in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
• Hot Stuff the Xmas Edition
• Manjiro in Pacific Overtures

TV/Film/Commercial credits include :

• Basil Brush
• TV Commercial for Fosters Twist
• an ident for Maltesers
• Frustose shampoo alongside Cat Deeley.
• 'If Only' (short film) 'Joshua'
• The Successor (feature film) Director - Obi Emelony