Lead Singer and rhythm guitarist in The Roadrunners pop group in 60’s.

Played Tommy in “Brigadoon” – Amateur Production

Played Jud Fry in “Oklahoma” – Amateur Production

Played one of the apprentices in “Half a Sixpence” – Amateur Production

Played Mr Sowerberry in “Oliver”. – Amateur Production

Various bit parts in “Showboat”, “The Card”, and various musical productions, pantomimes. – Amateur Productions

Produced  and Directed “Happiest days of your life”, & “Tomb with a View”.

Written, Directed and Performed in eight musical “Gala Shows” in collaboration with Colin Sykes (BBC Northwest Tonight). Working with amateur and professional chorus members and artists including, Jimmy Tarbuck, Kenny Lynch, Bruno Langley, Russ Conway, Eric Delaney, June Brown, Derek Fowlds, Jimmy Cricket, The Tiller Girls, Aiden J Harvey, Don McLean, Martin Enfield, and others from Coronation Street etc.

Performed in approximately 10 main Operas taking acting parts in the Buxton International Opera Festival.

Played the Assassin in “Il Journo de Regno” – Professional Opera

Played the jailer in “La Perichole” – Professional Opera

Played the innkeeper in “Merry Wives of Windsor” – Professional Opera  

Played one of the poachers in “Tarka the Otter” – Community Opera by Buxton International Festival

Played the messenger in All the Kings Men– Community Opera by Buxton International Festival

Written, produced and Directed The Telegram

Chorus member in Carmen by City of Manchester Opera.

Played Kromov in The Merry Widow by City of Manchester Opera.

Board Member of The Buxton Opera House.

Board Member East Midlands Arts Council.