Ok... so.. im not gonna ramble on (unlike Neil). I was born in 1969... (the year man landed on the moon) Grew up in a little seaside town called Clacton and escaped to London when i was 19 years old. I toured the country as an actor and then settled down to the real world of work. (Well as a lighting designer anyway).
I've been involved in theatre for a long time now and (apparently) still enjoy it. My life changed for ever on a Saturday night in July 1994, when i met some guy called Neil..... and still can't get shot of him....(JOKING).... Bless, what would i be doing now if i hadn't taken the offer of a drink..( Be warned guyz!)
So... here we are on the world wide web and somehow it feels right to share myself with you, my lovely cyber person. I'm easy on the eye...cough...cough..... and happy to be in your company and perhaps we will become good friends in this cyber world.........
So.... you already know i'm involved in the fluffy world of theatre..... and sometimes i still kick me legs on stage... or give my all for art's sake!!!! But i'm so much more than work.......(notice how i use big pictures and very little text... hee hee...)
So... outside of work there is a world full of fun (so i'm told).... Love music..... and I'm a big sucker for a ride.....(easy tiger)...... I'm talking about theme parks!!!!!!!!! There's nothing i enjoy more than being flung around on a coaster or two..... .
And over the years i've managed to convert Neil to this coaster thing of mine.... not only in this country, but also on our holidays in Spain......he's so good to indulge me..... First time we went to Alton Towers, i didn't think he'd survive it, but now he can't get enough of it...........
So... moving on from coasters...(which pains me to do).. I'm a big TV sci-fi sort of person, with the new Dr Who topping the list..... but put a sci-fi show on and i'm so there!!!
Would love to say that i'm a sporty person, but that would be a lie....hee hee...... Thankfully, my job keeps me fit and active... running around all day getting shows on!!!!!!! (damn actors)....Joking!
So there we are.... You know more about me know that my parents do.... which is quite a relief i can tell you......It's been a pleasure having you along for the ride......... and if anyone asks... i was amazing!!!!!!!!
<< Ok, a very young me playing Ernest O'shea in 'Pink string and sealing wax' Clacton 1987 I think! (Oh, you can click on these onesones for larger versions).
Two pix from 'Jeffrey' at the Kenneth More Theatre 1997. I'd loved the film so much that I wanted to do it on stage (careful!) It took an amazing amount of work to get the show on and caused huge media attention in the Ilford area. People were outraged at the amount of 'Gay' work the theatre was producing. 4 Gay shows in about 10 years (Shocking) It was the most amount of fun I've ever had on stage. It was worth all the work. >>
<< My manager had a theory that the only shows I perform in are either Gay or Religious! This is based on the fact that over the years I have worked at the KMT, I've only done a few shows. Playing Jesus in Godspell twice was again great fun, but being crucified was not!!! (See pic on right) And also had a good stab at Pilate in J Christ...... talk about killng yourself!!!!
<< These pix were taken from two, one act plays again performed at the KMT. I played a married man (Ha!) and a vicar. Again a lot of fun, especially because the wine in the 1st play was real.
Yes me with a tash! This was taken during filming for a youth project film in the late 80's. The very handsom man with me was Dean, very straight, but a great laugh. >>
<< During the run up to 'Little shop of horrors' a group of us went off for a day of fun at Chessington. We actually managed to chat up and then go drinking with most of the staff. In the pic with me is Jason, Emma and Luke Hope (now a big DJ on the gay scene) Sadly Emma died in 2002. She was one of the most talented performers I have ever had the chance to work with. She was a wonderful and funny women and will be missed.
OK, anyone who makes acomment about the hair dies! It was the 80's and I was a big fan of the new romantic thing. The handsom guy next to me is Richard. We were friends during the last few years of secondary school. After I left Clacton I lost touch with him. Again, sadly he passed away late 90's.