In 2000 I formed a physical theatre company called Stolen Theatre with an incredible director called Chris White. Over the next three years we put on productions of The Visit, The Fire Raisers and The Suicide in London, Edinburgh and Milan. The Visit included a young actor by the name of Benedict Cumberbatch. (Yes, I AM saying it's all down to me.)
In 2004 I formed a double-act, TOULSON&HARVEY, with the brilliant actor Stephen Harvey. The following year we were nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe alongside Rhod Gilbert, Mark Watson and eventual winner Tim Minchin. Sadly, none of those three have worked since.
In 2004 I formed a double-act, TOULSON&HARVEY, with the brilliant actor Stephen Harvey. The following year we were nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe alongside Rhod Gilbert, Mark Watson and eventual winner Tim Minchin. Sadly, none of those three have worked since.
I did my first stand-up gig in 2006 and in 2007 won the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year. Previous winners include Linda Smith, Stewart Lee, Ardal O’Hanlon and Lee Mack. Though you should see the list of comedians who haven't won it.
In 2007 I also played the legendary Captain DJ in 30 episodes of the BAFTA nominated CBeebies show, Space Pirates.
In 2007 I also played the legendary Captain DJ in 30 episodes of the BAFTA nominated CBeebies show, Space Pirates.
From 2008 to 2015 I performed 7 solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (Past Shows) including 2013's I DON'T KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT MY KIDS, which was selected by Amused Moose as one of the 'Top 10 Comedy Shows at the Fringe'. That year I also appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News.
In 2015 I appeared as a stand-up comedian in the feature film Stones and as a posh buffoon called Lord Boff in another feature, The Dark Channel.
In 2015 I appeared as a stand-up comedian in the feature film Stones and as a posh buffoon called Lord Boff in another feature, The Dark Channel.
Since then I have written for comedians appearing on Mock The Week and Live at the Apollo, directed many Edinburgh Fringe shows, and regularly performed at the biggest and best comedy clubs across the UK.
I run a variety of online comedy courses, as well as leading team building workshops for companies. I also work 1-2-1 with comedians and actors of all levels. If you're interested in any of the above, get in touch via [email protected] |