Chris trained as a History Teacher before training at the London School of Musical Theatre and from there performed as “Levi” and the “Baker” in Bill Kenwright’s national tour production of “Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat” for over two years.On returning to Norfolk, Chris completed his teacher training and has taught Drama and History in local schools across Norfolk – from Kings Lynn to Lowestoft.Whilst at Northgate High School in Dereham, Chris began his directing career, directing Little Shop of Horrors. From there Chris has led many workshops and most recently has been employed to direct musicals and workshops with Dereham Operatic Society including Hairspray, Grease and Rock of Ages. Most recently, Chris successfully directed his first professional show in Madeira, a collaboration with  Teresa Gedge and  MADS. This is the  show  that he is  now bringing bring to the UK.In March 2018, Chris and his writing partner Michael Stoker, will bring their first collaboration, the musical “Sicarius” to the Maddermarket stage. This will be the first show that Chris has co-written and produced, with the hope of developing it further and taking it to  either the Edinburgh or London fringe.