Thomas Aldersley
Tom was born and raised in a small rural farming community in Skipton, North Yorkshire. After school Tom moved to the bright lights of Harrogate where he studied Music and Drama at Harrogate College of Arts.
Upon leaving college Tom decided to stay in Harrogate and took a few years out, he occupied himself with several bum jobs including Store Manager, Promoter and video game reviewer to name but a few.
Tom decided after three years it was time to peruse his career in Acting and auditioned for Drama School and as accepted at the Arden School of Theatre In Manchester.
During his time at Drama School Tom began his collaborations with Joe which produced shows such as “The Rise and Fall of Shep” and “Greyhound Goes to Hollywood.” The latter based on the pair’s road trip around the West Coast of the United States.
After four years Tom graduated from the Arden School of Theatre in 2004 with A First Class BA Honours Degree in Acting Studies and secured representation with Markham and Marsden Ltd, London.

Tom plays regular character, Weatherfield Gazette reporter, Phil Maguire in Coronation Street. He has also just finished a successful run with the renowned Theatre North, playing the lead in You’ll Get Used to it! Other notable work includes a short film for the BBC, working on The Writers Exchange Project at the Royal Exchange and of course, now in it’s second year, being the co-founding member and co-host of Alternative Cabaret.

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