Writer of screenplays, books, lyrics, & songs. 

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I am a qualified teacher with a background in acting and performing. In addition to original creative work I coach individuals and organisations on the power of storytelling, narrative, mindset and creativity. 

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My latest feature screenplay for Frelly Askeland Films Ltd is currently in pre production.

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Sunflower Muse - a short film based on the power of creativity and connection is scheduled for festival showings in 2024.

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My most recent short film screenplay A Fighting Chance was shortlisted at the 2023 NYC Midnight Screenwriting competition. 

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I was consulting script editor for 2014 short Gli Zii (The Uncles). Dir. Gerard Monaco.

 

I have co-authored and presented online lectures for the Anna Freud Centre on narrative storytelling to support mental health and systemic family psychology.

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I run workshops on screenwriting, story, creativity, acting, voice and performance.

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My two non-fiction books can be found at: www.thewayofthetortoise.com.

Original stories and adaptations of classics: www.tellapp.com.

 

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History

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I was a finalist in the Bath Comedy Festival New Stand up competition in 2018, and the same year reached the semi-final of the prestigious competition So You're Think You're Funny at the Edinburgh Festival. 

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In 1997 I played the lead role of Buddy Holly in the West End show Buddy. TV acting credits include Genghis Cohen, Harry Enfield's Television Programme, The Bill, Casualty, & Holby City.

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I gained a 1st Class Hons BA degree in Theatre studies at Brunel University and then qualified as a Drama & English teacher at Reading University.

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My songs have been recorded and performed by Hamish Stuart (Average White Band), Lisa Knapp (BBC Folk Awards), Ciaren Jeremiah (The Feeling), Jocelyn Brown, The Allstars Collective, Montana Four, & Damien Edwards. Soundtrack compositions include BBC (Wolfblood), ITV (Trollied), SKY and Channel 4 (Dispatches).