Simon is no stranger to the NI stage and in fact has over 20 years' experience behind him both on the amateur and professional stage. His favourite roles include Gerald (Me and My Girl), Production Tenor (Singin' In The Rain), Nicely Johnson, Arvide and Sky Masterson (Guys and Dolls), Charlie (Brigadoon), Jacob (Joseph), Nick Piazza (Fame - The Musical), Freddie (My Fair Lady), Perchik (Fiddler On The Roof), Dame Trott (Goldilocks and the Three Bears), Marius (Les Miserables), Judas and Peter (Jesus Christ Superstar), Roger (Rent), Bird Seller (Sweeney Todd), Pish Tush (The Mikado) and Curly (Oklahoma!). He also played the King in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Simon has appeared in many concerts most recently Rock the Musicals. He has also been seen in The Witches of Eastwick, Calamity Jane, Boogie Nights and Chess.
Directing and choreographing credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie and Blood Brothers. Simon's film and recording credits include the film Wasteland, cast recording of On Eagle's Wing and Celtic Rhythm.
In April, you will be able to see Simon playing Mr Murdoch in the anniversary production of Titanic The Musical with Belfast Operatic Company.
Simon also runs, produces and directs for Showcase Productions, a local dramatic group, and 2012 will see him producing Broadway Nights, a fully staged and choreographed concert, Sleep No More horror play as well as touring with his highly acclaimed production of Blood Brothers.