"Work hard and learn as much as you can"

Hometown
Born Sevenoaks, Kent and now live in Cardiff

What do you do?
Self-employed head of construction

What was your very first role in theatre?
Stage crew

What else have you done in theatre?
Technical stage manager, Sherman Theatre and a carpenter at Clwyd Theatr Cymru and Perth Rep. Before that I freelanced as a carpenter for a couple of years for companies including Victoria Palace Theatre, London, Chester Gateway (now closed) and Players Theatre, London.

Have you got qualifications?
A degree in technical theatre from Rose Bruford

What did you want to be when you grew up?
A cricketer

What do you do all day?
Arrive at work, deal with some admin bits and pieces, order materials and brief the team on their task for the day. Answer the phone constantly. Work on piece of scenery scheduled to build. Maybe go to a few meetings.

What’s the best thing about your job?
Every day is different

And the worst?
Lifting heavy scenery and getting dirty

What’s your dream job in theatre?
Making quality scenery for quality shows

Got any wise words for someone who wants to be where you are now?
Work hard and learn as much as you can