[3] Having decided that he wanted to be an actor, he won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), and graduated in 1944[4] with a diploma in acting.
During this time, he also taught at RADA, the Central School of Speech and Drama, the Rose Bruford College, and Toynbee Hall.
[3] In 1960, he appeared in the British films, The Unstoppable Man, as the Station Constable, [citation needed] and The Gentle Trap, as Al Jenkins.
In 1962 he co-founded TEAMWORK, a management company which presented revues in London, Oxford, and at the Edinburgh International Festival's fringe in 1963.
[3] During his time in the role, he helped to establish the career of future star Geoffrey Rush as well as Bille Brown, Carol Burns and many others.
[citation needed] As the founding director of the Queensland Theatre Company Edwards made many appearances with the company, and was acclaimed for his performances in such roles as Salieri in Amadeus, The Psychiatrist in Equus, Professor Higgins in Pygmalion, Dr Alfred Feldman in Duet For One, and The Chorus in Henry V. Other roles have included Judge Don Gusman in The Marriage of Figaro, Baptista in The Taming of the Shrew for Queensland Ballet, Cicero in Julius Caesar, Sir Peter Teazle in The School For Scandal, Richard Noakes in Arcadia and Mr Diagilsmith in Tightrope.
[citation needed] As a Director some of his favourite productions were the musicals Annie and Hello Dolly!, Blithe Spirit, Henry V, Long Days Journey into Night and Caravan.