Simon originally trained and worked as a
professional actor before returning to Central School of Speech and
Drama to do an MA in Voice Studies.
He has worked for over 15 years as an acting,
voice, text and dialect coach in several UK universities and Drama
Schools, and has worked extensively with Shakespearean text. He
regularly mentors voice coaches for the MA programme at Central and
has directed professional productions in London, Edinburgh and
Cardiff, as well as for RWCMD.
His professional theatre coaching includes
work with National Theatre Wales, Bristol Old Vic Theatre,
Salisbury Playhouse, The Young Vic (London), Sheffield Crucible and
Sherman Theatre (Cardiff), as well as for several production
companies including the BBC and HBO.