Mark Chalk-Iles: From Abingdon to Chocolate Factory's to Adoption

Hailing from Abingdon in South Oxfordshire, Mark went on to attend the Arts Educational Schools London studying Musical Theatre graduating in 2003.From there he appeared as 'Angel' in 'Rent' in Germany, plus UK Tours of 'Chitty Chatty Bang Bang' and 'Singing in the Rain'. He was in the Original West End Cast of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' at Drury Lane in London, as well as productions of 'Elf The Musical' and 'Me and My Girl'.In 2012, Mark felt the need to pass his knowledge on, so he branched out into musical theatre education, receiving his degree from Middlesex University, and has since taught and choreographed at many of the top musical theatre institutions in the U.K. as well as being a theatre producer for 'An Tobar and Mull Theatre'.An Tobar and Mull Theatre - https://www.antobarandmulltheatre.co.uk/If you have been affected by any issues discussed in this episode please see below for some helpful resourcesNational Bullying Helpline - https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/contact.htmlNational LGBTQIA+ Helpline - https://switchboard.lgbt/First 4 Adoption - https://www.first4adoption.org.uk/who-can-adopt-a-child/how-do-i-decide/thinking-about-adoption-lgbt/Samaritans - 116 123 (24/7 phone service)988 Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/Beat (Eating Disorder Helpline) - 0808 801 0677Shout - 85258 (all ages 24/7 texting service)Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 585858 (5pm - midnight)Papyrus HOPELINEUK - 0800 068 4141 (for under 35 year oldsAdoption UK - https://www.adoptionuk.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.