About Me

Manager/Producer – Magic Cloud
Bsc Hons (Music, Business & Economics)
Performing Artist (Art, Dance, Acting, Writing)
Session Drummer/Composer

Professional Musician & Performing Artist since for over 20 years . Including for Theatre, Orchestra, World Music, Functions & Cruise Ship (Caribbean). Teaching experience includes working in Schools, Youth Work and Mental Health/Rehabilitation.
30 years Performing Arts experience, including Comedy and professional experience gained from several placements in Theatre tours and Festivals since 1996 (Such as for Artemis, Dead Rat Theatre and Sound Solutions). Trained in Movements, Circus/Gymnastics, Martial arts, Impressionism and Improvisation. A good posture and the ability to speak and perform well in with others in public. Experienced in main character roles, with confidence, a unique style and attention to detail.
Over 20 years professional experience in the Performing Arts industry, including:
- Production Assistant for Orchestra/Theatre including Artemis, Sound Solutions, Dead Rat Theatre, Cabinet of living Cinema, Shelley Theatre, Beltane Fire Society
- Promoter for Bands/Performers including Kaira & Hatstandy Andy
- Degree Level Performing Arts training at Dartington College, Devon and with Vita Nova, Bournemouth
- Ongoing Break Dance training with members from 2nd To None (International Awards)
1996 onwards: Manager/Founder of companies:
-Mushroom Cloud (Funded by 'Princess Trust') (1996-2000)
-Manikin Time Shark (Theatre/Music company) (Live Wire- Young Entreprenuer of Year Awards) (2004-2005)
-Magic Cloud (Music & Productions) (2005 onwards)

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

1985 - 1989: Ballet & Skating - Grade 1
1985 onwards: Dance training with Sylvia Maguire
1989 - Weekly Comedy shows - St Walburger's School
1988-1989: St Johns Choir School
1992: 1 Years Drama Classes at BCCA
1996-1997: Drummer/Percussionist in a Tribal Dance group (Senzar)
1998+: Music/Poetry with Manikin, Vontramps & Purple Heads
1999: Acting in Southampton University (Riccardo Ferrugio) Film Project
2002-2003: Theatre Union workshops, Evening Classes (Choreography, 3D Merchandise, Lighting, Improvisation) Dartington College, Devon
2002-2004: Dartington College of Arts, Devon - Interdisciplinary Arts degree modules including Ensemble Studies, Workshop Skills, Arts Therapy & Arts Management's.
2004 onwards: Street Dance training (Including attending classes at B’mth Ballet Club, Dance Crazy, Dance For All and Club Fit)
2003 onwards: Space Ace Robot (AKA-Spaceman) (Solo Act - including Dancing, Comedy & 3D Stage Production)
2004: 6 Months Acting with St Clement's Players
2002-2004: Stand-Up Comedy performances including:
Laughing Gas Comedy Club, Newcastle
Exeter Phoenix (‘Off The Wall’ festival)
2005-2006: Acting/Writing courses at Strathclyde University
2008: 3 x Months training with Edinburgh Samba School
2009: Acting in Bournemouth University Film Project
2010: Drummer/Assistant for Loose Change (Musical) (SW Tour) (Sound Solutions)
2010: Acting/Production/Animation/Writing – Vortex (Film Shorts)
2011: Ongoing Break Dance training led by members of 2nd To None (including DJ Junk & Wax Buzzard) (International Awards)
2012: Comedy with Improvables (Purbeck Folk Festival)
2013: Drummer/Assistant in Hitchcock's - The Pleasure Garden (Orchestral Film Re-score by Dan Cohen, with BSO members & Chris Austin - Conducting)
2014: Degree Level Theatre Course with Vita Nova, Bournemouth
2014-2015: Street dancing battles/classes with Dance For All and Bournemouth Pavilion (2014-2015)
2015: Dancer/Actor (Music Video) – Lightbrowse, London
2018: Stand Up Comedy/Impressions -Extra Second, Glasgow

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Modelling

Experience

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Employment History & Experience

1988 – 1997

Training includes with St John’s Choir School (1987-1988), Dorset Youth Percussion Ensemble (1995-1997), Bournemouth and Dorset Youth Orchestra’s (1989-1992), Wavendon Summer Jazz Course (1996), Violin/Piano Grades (with Jack Maguire)(1985 onwards) Boscombe Samba Group (1996-1997), and local African Drum Circles (1994 onwards).

1990-2000

A large amount of performances (including parties and festivals) with Uncle Fester and Mangusto (AKA - Huncho Gringo). Recording/gigs with other bands included:Godhead, Randy Cow Poke, Mostly Water, Purple Heads, Kathouse, Vontramps, Jelo, Weasil Knevil and Poppy Seed Hand Granades.

- Album with Mostly Water (3 Days Past Haven) (Had Radio Play including on 2CR FM) (1995)
- BTEC National Diploma in Pop Music (Bournemouth College) (1995-1997)

Jazz/World Music Drummer/Percussionist from age 16, including regular performances with Joe Limburn YJMY and residency with Karen Karian Quintet, Poole (1996-1997). In 1999 became Full Time Drummer on Cruise (Emerald, Caribbean) (In Wind Jam with Tim Fulker).

National performances included:
Uncle Fester - Poole Arts Centre (1995), Hothouse, Bournemouth (1996), Boscombe Community Fair (1996) and HMS President, London (1996); The Troubadors - The Egg Festival, Southampton (1995 & 1996), Kathouse - MU Competition, Weymouth (1994) and St Peter's Concert Hall, Southbourne (1995); " " - Blandford Festival (1998); Mangusto (Huncho Gringo) - National Music Day, Poole (1996); Illucination (Live PA) - G-Spot, Blandford (1996)

2000-2010:

A large amount of performances (Including parties and festivals) with: Vontramps, Sea Monkeys, The Discord, Space Ace Robot (AKA - Spaceman) and Blacksnow . National performances included:
Space - Harbour House, Devon (2003); Vontramps - Club X, Bournemouth (2001) & Bournemouth Football Club (2000), Sea Monkeys - Brockenhurst College (2002), Bournemouth Pier Approach (2003) and Grooves On The Green, Poole (2003): Rustys Revenge - Oran Mor, Glasgow (2007), The Discord - Beresford, Glasgow (2007); Harlequin (Function Band)- The George, Southbourne (2004); Tredmill (Folk) - Various Private functions in South West and Annual CODA Barn Dances, Christchurch (2005 - 2010); African Drumming - Boscombe Pier (2009) and Edinburgh Fringe (2003)

Teaching experience includes long placements with CODA Fiddle Orchestra ( Musical Trainee Assistant in local schools) (2004-2005)

2010 onwards:

A large amount of performances (including parties and festivals) with Manikin Time Shark, Space Ace Robot, Jack Maguire, Damian Maguire (80's Tribute) and Mazeltov (Klezmer Band).

Drummer & Producer - Space Ace Robot and Manikin Time Shark. Albums/Singels including: Change (2017), Sheer Shark Attack (2018), SX3 (2011), Funny 2 (2015), Adrenaline 2 (2014).

Drummer in Hopefool (One World Day) with Mazeltov - Children’s play (by Sharon Muriuru) with actors from Dr Who and The Bill (2010). Also Drummer/Assistant for Loose Change (Musical) (South UK Tour 2010) (Sound Solutions) and in Hitchcock's - The Pleasure Garden (Orchestral Film Re-score by Dan Cohen) (Including musicians from Royal Academy and BSO) (2013).
Weekly Workshop Leader for Lifescopes (Mental Health/Recovery) (2011-2012) and Workshop Leader for Edukid (Overseas/African Charity) (2013-2014). National performances included:
Nick Collis (Jazz Trio) - Zaka Zulu, London (2013) and The Veranda, London (2013); The Two Steps (Jazz Group) - George Inn, London (2015); Space Ace Robot - Live@Troon Festival (2017), Green Community Fair, Poole (2014) and Dorset Music Awards (2012); 80's/90's Pop Tribute - The Longsdale, Troon (2016) and Edinburgh Fringe (2018); Manikin Time Shark (AKA - Blacksnow) - Kozmik Kens Psychedelic Dream Festival & Psychedelic Kozfest, Devon (2011 & 2012), Meyhem In The Meadows, Wimborne (2012), Boscombe Community Fair (2011), The Anvil (with Psy Groove) (2015) and Space Ritual (Hawkwind members) support, Poole (2012); South Coast Weddings/Functions with Mazeltov (2008 onwards); G13 - Christchurch (2010); Ian Ellis (Jazz - with Ben Taylor), Bournemouth (2016)

Certificates include: Safeguarding Awareness (Skills & Learning); Learning Assistant & Education

Dancing

Experience

Dance Skills

Employment History & Experience

- 1st Form: Thai Chi (Beufort Community Centre - 1999)
- Ballet/Skating Lessons (Grade 1): Jan Crawly and Sylvia Maguire (1983 onwards)
- 3 x Months training with Edinburgh Samba School
- Street dancing battles/classes with Dance For All and Bournemouth Pavilion (2014-2015)
- Dancer in Music video with Lightbrowse (2015)

Trained in Movements, Acrobatics, Martial arts and Improvisation. At age 16, became Drummer/Percussionist in Tribal Dance group (Senzar) Attended Break/Street Dance and Acting Classes since 2004 (Including regular/ongoing training with 2nd to None).

Production/Management’s experience includes classes at Dartington College Of Arts
in Choreography. Experimental Pop - Solo Act (Space Ace Robot) involves Street/Break Dancing and 3D Stage Production.

Entertainment

Experience

Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant

Experience

Languages Spoken

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

Art/Merchandise:
1996-2000: Recycled Instruments at annual Boscombe Community Fair
1996 onwards: Design/Merchandise for Bands, Film and Theatre
2008 onwards: 3D Stage/Film Merchandise for Space Ace Robot and Vortex (Series)
2012-2013: Cosmic Art Exhibits including at Boscombe Community Fair, Lunasa (2013), Cellar Bar & Mayan 2012, The Portman
2016: 3D Sci-Fi Merchandise for Star Wars tribute, Cellar Bar
Film/Animation:
1998 onwards: Play/Film writing including What IF, Vortex, Could and Heaven on Earth
2008 onwards: Animation videos for Manikin Time Shark & Space Ace Robot
2008 onwards: Multi-Media Projects/Events including Vortex & Black History Exhibition.
2006-2007: 9 x month placement doing Media/Research with the EEIB and NRFG Youth/Music centres in Glasgow
2006 onwards: Film Writing including Vortex 2, Virtual Theatre, Circle In Square and Daimons Forever