Lesley Ross studied Psychology at Nottingham University before training as an actor at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. He has worked extensively in both adult and children's theatre as actor, writer and director.
In 1992 he set up Ripley Theatre and produced many shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, including Fringe First Nominees 'Diary of Welshcake' and 'Eggplant'.
He has also written the lyrics for a number of children's musicals.