coronavirus lockdown came into effect and it felt like the safe space I had curated in recent years had completely fallen apart.I first realised I was attracted to men during my early teenage years, but at the time I couldn’t live as an openly gay man.
While I did know some people who thought kindly of the LGBTQ+ community, many held quite negative views, which left me feeling angry.
I was conscripted into the military at the age of 17 and served for three years, where I had encounters with men. I then forged a career as an actor, working extensively in pantomime and summer entertainment seasons, but also in TV shows and in theatres, including the London Coliseum and Royal Opera House.I met my wife while working as an actor.