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Being born in Hampshire to a Welsh father and a Geordy mother (of irish ancestry), then spending several childhood years living in Holland (attending a Dutch school) and my teenage years in Vienna (attending the American International School) could have left me feeling rather confused and unsettled. Instead, I choose to believe it has left me with a broad mind and pleasantly free from a feeling of 'coming from' anywhere in particular. Though the american influence has left me experiencing moments of confusion regarding spelling and pronunciation - a single mind divided by a common language.
Graduating from Mountview Academy, it was with great pleasure that my first professional role was that of King Arthur in Purcel's opera of the same name. A role I never expected to play and a pleasure diminished only slightly by having to wear a boy scout uniform throughout. Following this rather mythic start my career followed a path familiar to many actors. Fringe productions and student films, touring productions, low budget films, plays, musicals, comedies, dramas and pantomimes. I now have a cv of varied and enjoyable productions.
Somewhere in the midst of this, almost by accident, I began another career as a family entertainer. This was begun and nourished by several very talented people I met whilst working at Legoland, Windsor. This added juggling, magic and talking rubbish to my repertoire. There followed a move into a world of varied and strange jobs; children's parties, circus and magic workshops, street entertainment and a plethora of odd shows at theme and holiday parks - including a year at the Butlins resort in Minehead as resident street entertainer as well as presenting a magic show.
More recently, I have been recording audiobooks - a passion I've had for a long time finally becoming part of my working life.
Alongside all of this, I have put much focus into my on-going singing lessons with Arwel Morgan, a teacher for whom I have nothing but respect. Well, almost nothing - I tend to dislike him when he causes me pain.
Graduating from Mountview Academy, it was with great pleasure that my first professional role was that of King Arthur in Purcel's opera of the same name. A role I never expected to play and a pleasure diminished only slightly by having to wear a boy scout uniform throughout. Following this rather mythic start my career followed a path familiar to many actors. Fringe productions and student films, touring productions, low budget films, plays, musicals, comedies, dramas and pantomimes. I now have a cv of varied and enjoyable productions.
Somewhere in the midst of this, almost by accident, I began another career as a family entertainer. This was begun and nourished by several very talented people I met whilst working at Legoland, Windsor. This added juggling, magic and talking rubbish to my repertoire. There followed a move into a world of varied and strange jobs; children's parties, circus and magic workshops, street entertainment and a plethora of odd shows at theme and holiday parks - including a year at the Butlins resort in Minehead as resident street entertainer as well as presenting a magic show.
More recently, I have been recording audiobooks - a passion I've had for a long time finally becoming part of my working life.
Alongside all of this, I have put much focus into my on-going singing lessons with Arwel Morgan, a teacher for whom I have nothing but respect. Well, almost nothing - I tend to dislike him when he causes me pain.