This individual holds dual citizenship of Canada and the United Kingdom. Their academic background includes studying Music at Lancaster University, a prestigious institution located in the north of England, where they earned their degree between the years 1975 and 1978.
Following their time at university, they pursued a career in opera, joining the esteemed English National Opera as a singer from 1979 to 1981. This marked the beginning of their journey in the world of professional theatre.
Subsequent to their time with the English National Opera, they went on to secure roles in various productions across the UK. Notable credits include their portrayal of King Lear in a production of Gloucester at the Colchester theatre, as well as their performances as Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd at both Liverpool and Watford.
In addition to these roles, they also appeared as Algol in the production of Space Queen Maladjusta at Southampton, and as Angelo in Archangels Don't Play Pinball at Bristol.
Outside of their professional pursuits, this individual is married to Sharmini Thillaimuthu, a studio manager at the BBC. Together, they have two children. They currently reside in both London and Suffolk, enjoying a balance between urban and rural life.
