About Me

I am articulate and well spoken, sociable and outgoing with a passionate interest in people and how they function. My experience in health has given me a deep understanding of how individuals act and react within their environments and experiences. I am married with two grown daughters and I live in a remote North Yorkshire village. Life is good and I only do what I like doing.

Acting

Experience

Accents

Employment History & Experience

Amateur theatre.
Henry VIII - man for All Seasons
Evans- Terra Nova (Welsh Accent)
Long John Silver - Treasure Island
Numerous Ayckborn plays - usually business types
Felix - The lead part in Humble Boy
York Mystery plays
Some street theatre

Presenting

Experience

Specialist Areas

Employment History & Experience

Presenting at national conferences on health matters

Modelling

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Small amount of promotional work in fashion years ago.

Music

Experience

Vocal Skills

Instruments Played

Employment History & Experience

I have my own band, we perform original material as well as unusual covers and traditional Irish ballads, jigs and reels.

Entertainment

Experience

Employment History & Experience

Some DJ ing at large functions, weddings, student balls etc.

Experience & Qualifications

General Experience

I am an Occupational Therapist by profession and a senior hospital manager leading on safeguarding vulnerable adults in a mental health trust. Most of my clinical experienece has been in forensic mental health. I have also done some health development work in Zambia. Throughout my career I have nmaintained an interest and involvement in acting and performing.

Other Information

Relevant Skills

Confident used to performing in public
Clear voice able to project, can walk and talk at the same time
Generally good posture and physique
Archery skills
Can drive and ride motorcycles and horses on or off road
Good at accents
Can sing and play guitar
Can wear costume with aplomb (for some reason it looks right)
Can take direction
Can learn lines

Interests & Hobbies

Music, playing performing writing and recording
painting, sculpting and photography
Acting
Archery
Tinkering with my sports car
Travel
I am an out and out lover of film

Miscellaneous Information

Given the right notice I can build some flexibility into my schedule.