After a career in business, and at the age of 60, Ray Castleton went to The University of Leeds and gained a BA (hons) Degree (2:1) in Theatre and Performance in 2011. Since then he has worked in theatre as an actor, playwright and producer of his own small scale touring companies, gaining awards for his work as well as critical acclaim. In 2022 he was nominated for the BBC Marc Beeby Award for the Best Debut Performance in a radio drama. Also in 2021/22, he filmed for 3 TV series which are still in production.