Oliver Sykes - Children's author DERBY TELEGRAPH: Alfie’s First Fight Feature (15/01/2023)

Oliver, holding book smiling at camera

DERBY TELEGRAPH: Alfie’s First Fight Feature (15/01/2023)

Derbyshire man’s journey from poverty and free school meals to acting career

From struggling with his mum leaving at a young age, to having his sporting dreams shattered after being assaulted by a bunch of teenagers in a park, Oliver Sykes’ journey to being an award-winning performer and preparing for a national theatre tour was anything but simple. Born into poverty, the Chapel-en-le-Frith native had to rely on free school meals and charity donations to survive…

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