Michael trained at the Arts Educational Schools London on the Musical Theatre Course and graduated in 1987. He started his professional career in the Theatre playing major roles repertory Theatres and West End productions as Soloist in major concert tours. Roles include:
- SWEENEY TODD Salisbury Playhouse playing TOBIAS
- INTO THE WOODS Wolsey Theatre Ipswich playing JACK
- A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM Wolsey Theatre Ipswich playing PUCK
- MUSIC of ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER tour and West End SOLOIST
- SHALL WE DANCE tour FRED ASTAIRE