Andrew is a freelance actor, teacher, writer, producer, arts administrator and corporate trainer

He studied drama and media studies at Rusden College (now Deakin University) then attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), graduating in 1980 with a Diploma in Dramatic Art and in 2005 with a Bachelor of Dramatic Art.

He has performed extensively with many of Australia’s leading theatre companies including Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company and the State Theatre Company of South Australia. He has over fifty film, television and radio credits to his name.

He has written, produced and directed documentaries for ABC TV – Coast to Coast & The Arts Show

He has been a guest lecturer, sessional teacher and director at a wide range of tertiary institutes including the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), the Victorian College of the Arts, Deakin University, Flinders University, the University of Adelaide and Adelaide Centre for the Arts (formerly the Centre for the Performing Arts).

He joined the Victorian Arts Centre (VAC) as Theatrical Field Officer in 1989, was appointed Manager of Education Programs (Art Ed) in 1992 and Producer - Creative and Project Development in 1997/98.

He has held numerous board and advisory committee positions including Arts Victoria (Chair, Drama Advisory Panel), Next Wave Festival (Board member), Victorian College of the Arts (Course Advisory Committee), South Australian Youth Arts Board (Deputy Chair), Brink Productions (Chair) and the Association of Institutes for Aesthetic Education – USA (Board member).

He has many years experience as a presenter, MC, hypothetical facilitator, role player and corporate trainer. He was a partner in Dramatic Change Solutions (SA) a company specialising in electronic simulations, role training and multi-media programs.