SIMON LYNCH, 23 from Greeba, is the co-director and co-producer of Manx Theatrical Productions’s up and coming performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. As well as both producing and directing the musical, he is also performing as Mitch Mahony. The performances take place at Ballakermeen High School Studio Theatre from September 17-19.
What is your idea of a perfect meal?
Dinner party – wine, friends, laughs.
What is your favourite way to relax?
I don’t want to be that guy, but running really does help to de-stress.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Clothes. I’m now routinely promising my parents a wardrobe clear out.
Do you have any pets?
Cooper, labradoodle puppy. Very smart, very gangly.
What is your greatest achievement?
Completing the London Marathon in 2014.
One hundred per cent out of my comfort zone.
One hundred per cent never again.
What is your favourite time of the year?
Summer, unless it’s raining.
What is the first job you ever had?
I used to work at St John’s campsite during TT.
Do you have any irrational fears?
Nothing irrational, but sharks don’t sit well with me.
What is your worst habit?
I flick to the next song before the current one has finished.
What is your favourite book?
Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie.
Incredibly random but very un-putdownable.
What is your favourite TV programme?
I’m a sucker for reality TV, but you can’t really go wrong with Match of the Day.
What is your favourite band/artist at the moment?
That’s a toss up between Sam Smith (voice of an angel) and Lianne La Havas (great summery album).
What is your favourite part of the Isle of Man?
Glen Maye beach. Usually quiet, top sunsets.
What is the last show/band that you saw live?
Adam Lambert and Queen in January. Holy Cow.
That man is outrageously talented.
If time/money were no object, what would be your perfect day?
Wake up to breakfast over Victoria Falls in Zambia with my nearest and dearest, followed by a trip to NYC to watch a show.
Spend the afternoon at a theme park closed off just for me before a barbecue and bonfire on a beach, with wine, beer, friends, family and wine.
Choose three people, dead or alive, to invite to dinner?
Harvey Milk, Joan Rivers and Jesus Christ
Which do you prefer?
Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings? Harry Potter.
Cats or dogs? Dogs
Birthday or Christmas? Christmas
Starter or pudding? Starter
Quiet night in or night out? Night out.