Michael trained at Bretton Hall. His many theatre credits include: 'Day of the Triffids' and 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' (Fools Gold Theatre Company),'Snow White' (Southport Arts Centre) and most recently 'Shadow Companion' (Fuse Theatre Company). His television credits include 'Mobile' (Granada), 'A Man Alone' (Film Four) and 'Emmerdale' (Yorkshire TV).