Andrew trained at Mountview Theatre School. Upon graduating, he presented the children’s BBC show, “Playdays” (playing roles like the pig that built his house from twigs, the cockerel who couldnt crow, etc). These demanding roles led to repertory seasons including Liverpool, Worcester, Swansea, Lincoln, Hornchurch and UK tours, where he played everything from ‘Adrian Mole’ to ‘Algernon’ in “The Importance Of Being Earnest”. Other appearances include the comedies “Run For Your Wife” and “Don’t Dress For Dinner” and musicals, “Little Shop Of Horrors” and “Leader Of The Pack”.
He played ‘Simon’ (the miserable gay one) in “Eastenders” and he received a Best Newcomer nomination at the National Television Awards (he didn’t win it). As a presenter, he has fronted shows including “Living Live”, “Open House”, “The Biz”, and “Arty Facts” - a game show he devised for Granada.
Andrew writes and directs panto each year - 2007 sees him directing "Snow White" at the Palace Theatre, Newark (and also playing 'Muddles'). He has also directed “The Cheeky Chappie” and “Side By Side” by Sondhiem at the Union Theatre, London; revue at Jermyn Street and a tour of the new comedy, “Dirty Dusting”.
As a writer, his 1970's musical, “Diva Fever - The Decade That Taste Forgot” played Edinburgh and toured; his adaption of “The Jungle Book” has played various summer seasons, and with Tim Ward, he has contributed to “Titty Bang Bang” (Pett/BBC), written a new BBC 3 sketch show “Dirty Dirty Caravan” and has a drama in development with TwoFour Productions.
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