Film, Media & Performance Credits…

Prior to working as a Police Detective, I had performed since an early age starting out at the Liverpool Everyman Youth Theatre & Starlite Roadshow, Liverpool. This included various variety shows too, with my primary & secondary schools.

Singing annually at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall followed, with work experience at the Liverpool Playhouse Theatre. I represented England at the Toronto International Caribana Carnival, & took classes at The Actors’ Night School, Liverpool.

My arts interests continued through to adulthood, studying Film & Media at Liverpool Community College’s Faculty of Arts, followed by Media Performance (Performing Arts) at the University of Salford School of Media, Music & Performance, Manchester.

My agent at the time was Sylvia Young, of the namesake famous London Theatre School. It was after television comedy appearances on Channel 4 and the BBC that, I naturally joined the Police Service of England & Wales initially in Manchester moving later to London.

My study of the arts continued in the UK capital after my diagnosis with depression, becoming a member of The Actors Centre. I have also undertaken a number of courses at The City Literary Institute, which include filmmaking, writing & performing.

I’m currently studying for a Master of Arts Writing for Screen & Stage degree, at the London School of Film, Media & Performance, Regent’s College.

Education

WRITING FOR SCREEN & STAGE

London School of Film, Media & Performance, Regent’s College

MEDIA PERFORMANCE (PERFORMING ARTS)

School of Media, Music & Performance, University of Salford

FILM STUDIES, MEDIA STUDIES, MEDIA TECHNIQUES

Faculty of Arts, Liverpool Community College

Film

Feature-Length Screenplay in Progress

ANNIE JOHNSON

My Mum Productions (2014)

Media

Memoir in Progress

BROKEN: THE NOT SO SECRET POLICEMAN

My Mum Publishing (2013)

Articles Published

FORCED OUT

Contributor, Outnorthwest Magazine (2011)

IMMIGRATION: GOOD FOR MULTICULTURAL BRITAIN

Contributor, Operation Black Vote (2011)

WHAT’S RACE GOT TO DO WITH IDENTITY?

Contributor, The Regent Newspaper (2011)

HALF A MILLION MARCHING FOR THE ALTERNATIVE

Contributor, The Regent Newspaper (2011)

OPINION: I AM THE FACE OF MARRIAGE INEQUALITY

Contributor, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (2011)

I AM THE FACE OF MARRIAGE INEQUALITY

Contributor, 10,000 Couples Magazine (2011)

LGBT PEOPLE CAN’T ASK FOR ACCEPTANCE, THEN NOT GIVE IT BACK

Contributor, 10,000 Couples Magazine (2011)

SPECIAL COMMENT: BLACK PRIDE & PREJUDICE

Contributor, 10,000 Couples Magazine (2010)

BEING LGB (LIVERPUDLIAN, GAY & BLACK)

Contributor, Outnorthwest Magazine (2010)

ARTS BUDGET CUTS

Contributor, The Regent Newspaper (2010)

LIVING WITH DEPRESSION

Contributor, The Regent Newspaper (2010)

COMMENT: BLACK PRIDE & PREJUDICE

Contributor, Pink News (2010)

MAXWELL’S PENPALS

Columnist, Edge Magazine (1993 – 1997)

Editorial

LFR NEWS

Editor, London Frontrunners (2012 – )

MAX’S ‘VIEW FROM THE BOTTOM’ BLOG MAGAZINE

Editor, My Mum Publishing (2010 – )

WWW.TRIPADVISOR.CO.UK

Contributor, TripAdvisor (2009 – )

Performance

Film

51ST STATE

Voice Over, Focus Films (2001)

URBAN ROULETTE (SHORT)

Actor/Punter, Purple Projects (1998)

Television

4THOUGHT.TV

Contributor, Waddell Media (2012)

IN HIS LIFE: THE JOHN LENNON STORY

Voice Over, NBC Television (2000)

CHANNEL LAUNCH PROMO

Presenter, Madcow Television (2000)

DINNERLADIES

Actor/Paul, BBC Television (1999)

THAT PETER KAY THING

Actor/Samambi Singer, Open Mike Productions (1999)

THE MAG

Reviewer (Regular), Meridian Television (1998)

THE ALL NEW FOOD SHOW

Presenter, Uptown Television (1998)

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Presenter, Uptown Television (1998)

FULLY BOOKED ‘SPECIAL EDITION’

Presenter, BBC Scotland (1997)

GRANADA TONIGHT

Vocalist, Granada Television (1996)

THE BILL

Actor/Local Youth, Thames Television (1994)

Commercial

COI ‘HIGHER EDUCATION’

Actor/Student, Brave Films (2001)

Theatre

VELVET TONGUE

Performer/Poet, Ernesto Sarezale (2011)

LOONEY TUNES

Actor/Tommy, Nitro Black Theatre (Touring) (2001)

OUT AND ABOUT

Lead Actor/Josh, Aspects Theatre Company (2000)

SEASON AT…

Actor/Various, Aspects Theatre Company (1999)

DON’T FORGET YOUR BANDAGE

Lead Actor/Johnny Toupee, St John Ambulance (1995)

STRINGFELLOWS SHOWCASE

Vocalist, Stringfellows (1995)

GROSVENOR PLAYERS – THE NEXT GENERATION

Actor/Staff Sergeant, St John Ambulance (1994)

STARS OF TOMORROW

Lead Vocalist, PAD Productions (1991-1994)

VARIOUS PRODUCTIONS

Actor, Liverpool Everyman Youth Theatre (1986-1989)

Video

WHO CARES (CORPORATE)

Self/Cadet, Two Four Productions (1991)

Radio

UPFRONT

Guest, BBC Radio Merseyside (2013)

THE MIX TAPE

Guest, Gaydio (2012)

BILLY MAHER’S BREAKFAST SHOW

Guest, BBC Radio Merseyside (1996)

Public Speaking

‘BEING ME’ EVENT

Guest Speaker, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (2012)

LGBT FOCUS GROUP

Guest Speaker, St Mungo’s (2012)

Professional Memberships

British Film Institute

The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain

British Actors’ Equity Association

Awards

2012: Diamond Jubilee Medal, Queen Elizabeth II

1998: National Young Achiever, Queen Elizabeth II

1996: Cadet of the Year, St John Ambulance

1994: Grand Prior Cadet, St John Ambulance

Festivals & Conferences

2013: The London Book Fair

2012: The Practical Producers’ Masterclass, London

2012: BBC Academy TV Fast Train, London

2011: Sheffield International Documentary Festival

2011: Guerilla Film Makers Masterclass, London

2011: London Comedy Writers’ Festival

2010: London Screenwriters’ Festival

2010: Kingston Publishing Conference

1997: Guardian Edinburgh International Television Festival