I graduated with a degree in Technical Theatre from RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) in 2002. 

I teach on Bath Spa's Theatre, Festival and Event Production Degree programme.

I have worked in the Technical Theatre industry for eighteen years in a variety of areas and roles, at venues such as the Criterion Theatre - West End, Polka Theatre - Wimbledon and Theatre Royal - Bath. 

Alongside this, I have taught at the University of Kent, Anglia Ruskin University, and the University of the West of England in Technical Theatre.

I engage regularly in lighting design, production electrician and programmer work for the theatre and live events industry.

"In the Post show chat last night, one audience member wanted to congratulate the lighting design. Well done, another beautiful piece of work" - Rachael Savage, Artistic Director of Vamos Theatre - 'The Best Thing' 2016 Tour

"Excellent use of lighting and shadow in the production, without wanting to give anything away" and "Really enjoyed the background music too - and thought the set and lighting was all excellent". - Audience members - 'The Best Thing' - Vamos Theatre Tour 2016

''Production standards all around were excellent. Lighting especially effective. Special mention should be made of the lighting design, which was highly effective at supporting the set design and transporting us into another world. I also liked the simple use of fairy lights in jars in Skitterbang’s magical cave.'' - 'Skitterbang Island' - Polka Theatre 2010 Arts Council assessor - Sydney Thornbury

''It’s all usually lit in eerie green and purple tones that match Martin Ward’s beautiful, often mournful, score''. - The Stage review - Nuala Calvi - 'Skitterbang Island' 2014.

''Smaller 2D puppets add variation, whilst Chris Barham’s lighting immerses the audience in the tale for brief periods – much to the delight of the many children.'' - A Younger Theatre review - Hannah Tookey - 'Skitterbang Island' 2014.

''Skitterbang Island is atmospheric in the extreme.'' - Childrens Theatre reviews.com - Flossie Waite - 'Skitterbang Island' 2014.