Winning the Young Actor of Mann was one of those early moments that gives you a quiet nudge and says, “Go on then — keep going.” It arrived at a time when encouragement mattered, and it offered something far more lasting than a trophy. As part of the prize, I attended the Anglia Summer School, an experience that proved to be genuinely life-changing. Alongside rigorous training, I found a group of people who would become lifelong friends — collaborators, cheerleaders, and reminders that this industry works best when it’s built on generosity and shared curiosity.

Since then, I’ve been very fortunate to build a life in musical theatre, music, and education — often juggling all three at once. As a performer, my work has taken me across the UK and internationally in productions such as Walk Like a Man, Rockafellas, Dancing Queen, and Oh What a Night!, a show I’m still touring as Bob Gaudio, suitcase permanently half-packed and harmonies firmly lodged in my muscle memory. Along the way, I’ve also had the joy (and mild terror) of working in the West End on a number of productions — Spring Awakening and Into the Woods being just a couple worth mentioning — experiences that sharpened my craft and reinforced the value of ensemble, honesty, and turning up prepared. Music has always been the glue holding everything together. Alongside acting, I’ve released original albums, performed in cabaret and concert settings, and continued to explore my own voice outside of scripted work. More recently, I’ve taken on the role of Musical Director for P&O Cruises, bringing together musicianship, leadership, and the useful life skill of staying calm while conducting on a gently moving floor.

Teaching has become one of the most unexpectedly joyful parts of my career. I’m very grateful to work regularly with students across several of London’s drama schools and conservatoires, including Mountview, LAMDA, the London School of Musical Theatre, ArtsEd, East 15, and Royal Academy of Music–affiliated programmes. Whether working as Head of Singing, Acting Through Song lecturer, or repertoire coach, my aim is always the same: to help performers feel supported, confident, and brave enough to take creative risks — and to remind them that getting things wrong is often where the real learning lives.

Acting and music have shaped not just what I do, but who I am. They’ve given me purpose, community, and a deep appreciation for rehearsal rooms, harmony, and a decent cup of tea. I remain hugely thankful for the people, opportunities, and accidental adventures that continue to make this journey such a privilege.

“The work keeps evolving, but the joy has always come from the people I get to share it with.”