Biography
• Having grown up in Ayrshire, I have had the privilege of taking part in several Burns speaking competitions throughout my schooling - I even managed to reach the Ayrshire finals, before being moved on to the Scotland Nationals where I secured 10th place.
• I was paid to recite poetry on behalf of Scottish Power on two separate occasions - in 2019, with hostess Karen Dunbar (where I addressed the haggis) and a year later in 2020, with hostess Elaine C. Smith.
• In 2019, I was also invited to address the haggis at the Garnock Community Campus burns supper. I received the same offer from the Ayrshire Police in 2021, however, this unfortunately never went ahead.
My first experience performing in a production was in Primary 4 during Shakespeare Rocks, when I was asked to fill in for one of the Primary 7 leads, who had to call in sick. This was as they knew I had rehearsed all of the lines in the show, not just my own, which - sure enough - I did; leading to great success. (Though, the costume was a little oversized…)
• In Primary 6, I played the main antagonist of Gateside Primary’s Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits - Mustapha Widdle - who was essentially a parody of Jafar from the Disney classic, Aladdin.
• I later reprised a similar role in S6 during Garnock Community Campus’ Aladdin, where I played the evil Abanazar, who - to this day - is still my favourite character I have ever had the opportunity to portray. (I think it was the British accent.)
• I have engaged with various amateur dramatics associations over the years, including PACE Youth Theatre and, as of right now, Beith Theatre Group.
• With BTG, I have taken part in two musical showcases where I received solo numbers, as well as a pantomime, in which I played the role of one of Peter Pan’s lost boys.
• I currently have a new Pantomime on the horizon - Snow White - where I am set to portray the role of Prince Charming.
Skills
• Acting (Currently studying Performance at UWS in Ayr)
• Singing (Baritone)
• Fast learner
• Experience with poetry
• Voices