Chris graduated from the New Zealand Broadcasting School with a Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio) and holds an Associate level diploma in both speech and drama, and musical theatre (SOUNDSTAGE) from the Trinity College of London.

Starting from a very young age, Chris has been involved in many productions both on and off the stage, working as both a performer and director. Some of his acting credits include: Sir Robin in Monty Python’s Spamalot, Thenardier in Les Misérables and Sky in Guys & Dolls. He has also performed in Chicago, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Into the Woods and The Addams Family (Nelson Musical Theatre).

During the weekdays you can hear Chris on the More FM Breakfast Show with Si & Gary, where he is better known as ‘Speedy’.

Wicked is Chris’ second production with Showbiz Christchurch after appearing Sister Act in 2017.