To date, one of the most challenging yet rewarding roles I’ve undertaken was portraying Danny, a neurodivergent builder, in the powerful two-hander play Wet Cement by Darrel Draper. The play delves into the UK school system and how it often fails children with additional educational needs.

In this video, René from The Neurodiverse Club explores the themes and impact of the play on the neurodivergent community. She also sits down with Darrel Draper to discuss his motivations and inspirations behind this new piece.

Here is an extract from a documentary I was part of as a young boy in 2005. In it, you’ll see the self-loathing I once felt toward myself and my autism. Though I’ve grown and evolved in many ways since then, I can still see traces of that lost little boy mourning the loss of his mother in me. I hope he knows that, in the end, he was okay—or at least will be.

One thing that has never wavered, though, is my love for Star Wars—and meeting Anthony Daniels was just the first of many encounters I would have with actors from the saga!

As part of a film festival celebrating the work of neurodivergent filmmakers, From modern gothic horror to thought-provoking films exploring consent, the trans experience, and autism in young people, the event showcased the creativity and perspectives of neurodivergent storytellers.

This inspiring festival was curated by René, the founder of The Neurodiverse Club—a multimedia platform dedicated to raising awareness of neurodiversity while spotlighting talented creatives across the spectrum.

Following the screenings, the filmmakers took to the stage for a live Q&A, where audiences could engage with the creative minds behind the projects, learning more about their motivations and artistic processes.

I spoke about grief through the lens of autism—a deeply personal topic for me. Losing my mother at a young age shook my world in profound ways, I still to uncover new layers of grief. But grief isn’t always sadness—sometimes, it’s just the act of feeling, a connection to those gone beyond.

I also delved into the themes of my film, The Raven—my adaptation of the Poe classic—and how grief, desperation, and hope shape a person. I explored how neurodivergent individuals process such immense change. Watch film below

This event was an incredible experience and I ended up working Gwen and Lauren, two talented filmmakers I met at the festival, and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be starring in their upcoming film, Desmos—a story inspired by Greek gods. Watch this space.

As part of Autism Awareness Month, I created a short video essay exploring the many questions I have about the world as someone with autism. These are often questions about social injustice and inequality—things that I struggle to accept simply because others do. It’s an ongoing journey of trying to understand the way things are while knowing they don’t have to be this way.

• Why is there such extreme inequality in wages? Nurses are essential, yet they earn a fraction of what others in different industries make. Do nurses not deserve a mortgage? Does the barista who serves your daily coffee not deserve to feed and house their children? Does the person stocking shelves so we can eat not deserve a holiday? Most people agree this is unfair, yet it’s still widely accepted as “just the way it is.” But does it really have to be?
• Why is killing sometimes justified and other times condemned? Why do some get labeled terrorists while others aren’t for similar actions? If something is wrong, isn’t it wrong no matter who does it? The way we use language often speaks louder than our intentions.
• Why is there only one “right way” to do things? If the goal is 10, why does it matter whether neurotypical people get there by doing 5+5 while an autistic person reaches it through 7+3? The end result is the same—so why is the process seen as an issue?

This video is an exploration of these thoughts, a reflection on navigating a world with rigid systems while knowing other alternatives exist.