Fergus is a graduate of Northwestern University in Chicago where he received a Degree in Theatre specialising in musical theatre, production and arts marketing. He has spent ten years living and performing in the USA.

On his return to New Zealand Fergus performed in the 2017 Showbiz productions of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Wicked, and Chicago with The Court Theatre.

Fergus’ other theatre credits include: South Pacific, The King & I and Thoroughly Modern Millie (The Muny); Cabaret, Into the Woods and The Laramie Project (The Wirtz Center); and La Revolution Française (FWD Theatre Project).