Ian first appeared in Habeas Corpus with the Melford Players at the beginning of the century. He then played numerous Shakespearian roles for Shakespeare Live at Box and other theatrical roles for the Cotswold Players and the Cotswold Arcadians. Last year Ian played Antonio in Much Ado About Nothing and in 2018 he played Tubal in The Merchant of Venice at Chedworth Manor. Ian has also participated in reviews with Di Aston, acted in Pub Theatre and pantomime.