Training

Guildhall School of Music and Drama (acting).

Associate of the London College of Music (theory.)

Work

Theatre / Television / Film

Principal roles at the Crucible Theatre Sheffield, Oxford Playhouse,  Newcastle Playhouse. Belgrade Theatre Coventry and other regional companies,Leading roles for Channel Four, BBC , ITV and various film roles

Educational theatre

Tyne Wear  Theatre in Education.

Medium Fair Theatre Co.

Also a founder member of New Classics Theatre Co. specializing in presenting and teaching Shakespeare in schools.

Arts administration

Founder member of Masque Management a co-operative theatre Agency.

Member of Crescent Management  co-operative agency.

Skills involve promotional letter writing and job applications on behalf of  other members , negotiating skills. general administration , diary management, committee skills and the ability to work creatively with a diverse range of people

Retail, events organizing, sales and marketing.

Founder and manager of Lock One Batik Gallery in Camden Lock.

This has involved:

Commissioning importing and selling artworks, textiles, leather goods and china from Indonesia and Europe. Wholesale clients included Harrods, Selfridges and Liberty.

Organizing events including exhibitions at the Ideal Home Exhibition, and The Cork Street Gallery Mayfair.

Accounts, marketing, copywriting and basic IT skills.

Tour Guiding

I am currently working as a tour guide for Fat Tyre Bike Tours London. This involves not only the history of the Royal parks and Westminster but guided tours along the Southbank, Tower of London and the City.

I also work as a cycle courier when the need arises, over the last five years I have worked regularly for E Courier and Excel / City Sprint, which not only keeps me very fit but gives me a first class knowledge of the streets of London!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .

I am an experienced racing dinghy sailor and have operated a rescue boat on many occasions rescuing people and boats. Other hobbies include cycling and photography, I organized my own exhibition of work at the Map studio café Kentish Town.