Credits
2006- 2009 Manbears Film Group
For the last few years I have been involved with the Manbears group, who make short comedy films aimed at a gay audience.
Vincent the Buffet Slayer (Bagel), BSI: Manchester (Jissom), Extreme Bear Makeover (Bear after makeover) , Bears On Duty (Soldier), Dr Woof and the Teddies of Doom (Spock / Scotty's Pal), Bearobics (Exerciser), Bearport, (Trolley Dolly), Furtastic (Body Double)
May 2005 Commonwealth Film Festival - Kabaret 05
Candyland (Father)
A short film centred on a homeless family.
Apr 2005 Hope University
Claustrophobia (Bob)
A short student film, based on four characters stuck in a lift together.
Dec 2004 Katherine Lowe House Pantomime
Mother Goose (Sinbad)
Sept 2004 NW Productions
The Concern of George (George)
I played the lead role in this comedy short film, which will be shown at festivals.
June 2004 GMOCN Drama & Performance Group
Last Orders (Eugene O'Grady)
This comedy-drama stage production was devised and written by members of the group (including me). Eugene was a lead character, the domineering patriarch of an Irish family with a funeral home business. For most of the play, he is a ghost and unable to be heard by the other characters - a challenging acting proposition!
Apr 2004 NW Productions
Lost and Found (Graham)
Another short film which will be shown at UK film festivals, and possibly further afield.
Mar 2004 First Cut Productions
Crime and Disorder (Bogus Water Board Official)
This was the main role in a short information film, showing how easy it can be for bogus tradesmen to gain access to homes.
Jan 2004 First Cut Productions
Equal Opportunities (Mark)
A small role in a training video, playing a student with some racist views.
Dec 2003 Katherine Lowe House Pantomime
Cinderella (Buttons)
June 2003 GMOCN Drama & Performance Group
Deceit (Robert Ashbury)
Another stage drama devised, written and performed by the members of the group. This part was depicting a clever, manipulative businessman who engineers the murder of his business partner in an attempt to take control of the company.
1997-2002 Baritone in Vocus Pocus, an 4-part contemporary acapella group
1992-1994 Fortwilliam Musical Society, Belfast.
I was involved in several award-winning productions with this group, including Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik), The White Horse Inn (Chorus), Oklahoma! (Jud Fry) and The Boy Friend (Bobby).