Formerly trained at the National Youth Theatre, went on to graduate from the acting programme at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Holds 2 degrees including a Masters in Directing, following a traineeship at the Orange Tree Theatre and National Theatre Studio. Curated and produced new South African playwrights at the Oval House in co-production with the RSC and Baxter Theatre and directed several off-West End productions. Had long stints in casting and as a theatrical agent. Successful London-based portrait photographer and original founder member of the Association of Professional Headshot Photography.