Biography
Ian was born in Birmingham. He studied English Literature at Sheffield University before commencing drama training at Mountview Theatre School.
His acting career has encompassed West End theatre, the National, UK tours, regional productions, and has included musicals, classical theatre and new writing.
Television roles include Alan-a-Dale in the Doctor Who episode ‘Robot of Sherwood’, and Moriarty’s barrister, Mr Crayhill, in Sherlock. He is also an accomplished radio performer and pantomime Dame.
Ian's writing work includes three episodes of ITV’s Poirot, and his debut play 'Adventurous', which premiered online in March 2021. His new comedy 'The Way Old Friends Do' opened at the Birmingham Rep Theatre in February 2023, before embarking on a national tour and ultimately transferring to the Criterion Theatre in the West End.
Ian lives in London with his husband and their labrador, Bob.
His acting career has encompassed West End theatre, the National, UK tours, regional productions, and has included musicals, classical theatre and new writing.
Television roles include Alan-a-Dale in the Doctor Who episode ‘Robot of Sherwood’, and Moriarty’s barrister, Mr Crayhill, in Sherlock. He is also an accomplished radio performer and pantomime Dame.
Ian's writing work includes three episodes of ITV’s Poirot, and his debut play 'Adventurous', which premiered online in March 2021. His new comedy 'The Way Old Friends Do' opened at the Birmingham Rep Theatre in February 2023, before embarking on a national tour and ultimately transferring to the Criterion Theatre in the West End.
Ian lives in London with his husband and their labrador, Bob.
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