I am a former stand-up comedian and comedy promotor having been the MD of the Cardiff Comedy Festival from its inception in 2010. I was chosen in the Welsh Arts Power List in 2011, 2014 and 2015 (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/movers-shakers-cultural-scene-1850587 https://www.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/gallery/the-arts-power-list-30-1-6483334 https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/arts-culture-news/arts-power-list-2015-50-8539320). I'm currently an aspiring comedy scriptwriter for TV and Radio. I have an MA (with distinction) in Comedy Writing (specialising in scriptwriting). Published articles (sample): https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/student-voice/my-top-5-comedy-moments-in-sitcom-history