BIO info
MAIN WORK
I have lifelong involvement with all aspects of professional theatre, including co-founding the multi-award winning Cliffhanger Productions in Toronto, writing, producing and directing in Toronto, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. In Brighton, UK, I helped create The Kipling Festival in Rottingdean, and have directed and produced at the Brighton Fringe and for independent tours, in addition to helming the hit pub theatre series Mixed Doubles.
Freelance writing for TV as well as serving as Story Editor on three series.
(Television Credits)
BACKGROUND
UK born, attended Northwestern University and University of Toronto, Honours BA in Theatre and Anthropology (Specialty Archaeology)
Victoria College Chancellor's Gold Medal for Academic Achievement
Trained for three years at the Stratford Festival Ontario as apprentice, journeyman and full company member.
(Volpone, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, King Lear, Pericles)
Acting Credits include:
CBC TV - Joe Orton's "The Good and Faithful Servant" with Cyril Cusack
"Bethune" with Donald Sutherland
"The First Night of Pygmalion" with William Hutt
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto
"Trelawny of the Wells"
"The Good Woman of Sechzuan"
"Colour the Flesh the Colour of Dust"
The Grand Theatre, London, Ontario
"Luther"
"Forever Yours, Marie Lou"
The Press Theatre, St. Catherines, Ontario
"How the Other Half Loves"
OTHER WORK
Teaching residence (playwrighting) at The Devon Academy for the Performing Arts, Dartington, UK.
CBC radio comedy, writer "Live Wires" with Martin Short
Journalist - Features (The Toronto Star)
Associate Casting director, Karen Hazzard Agency
(Matt and Jennie on the Wilderness Trail)
Playwright in residence at The Tarragon Theatre, Toronto
UK born, attended Northwestern University and University of Toronto, Honours BA in Theatre and Anthropology (Specialty Archaeology)
Victoria College Chancellor's Gold Medal for Academic Achievement
Trained for three years at the Stratford Festival Ontario as apprentice, journeyman and full company member.
(Volpone, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, King Lear, Pericles)
Acting Credits include:
CBC TV - Joe Orton's "The Good and Faithful Servant" with Cyril Cusack
"Bethune" with Donald Sutherland
"The First Night of Pygmalion" with William Hutt
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Toronto
"Trelawny of the Wells"
"The Good Woman of Sechzuan"
"Colour the Flesh the Colour of Dust"
The Grand Theatre, London, Ontario
"Luther"
"Forever Yours, Marie Lou"
The Press Theatre, St. Catherines, Ontario
"How the Other Half Loves"
OTHER WORK
Teaching residence (playwrighting) at The Devon Academy for the Performing Arts, Dartington, UK.
CBC radio comedy, writer "Live Wires" with Martin Short
Journalist - Features (The Toronto Star)
Associate Casting director, Karen Hazzard Agency
(Matt and Jennie on the Wilderness Trail)
Playwright in residence at The Tarragon Theatre, Toronto
