He attended
Forest School in Walthamstow, where he completed GCSEs. During this time, he became the youngest ever accepted member of the
National Youth Choir of Great Britain under Michael Brewer, and began his training as a singer and 'cellist. In 1995 he went on to study A-Levels in Music, English Literature and History at
Bancroft's School in Woodford Green, Essex; whilst also attending the
Guildhall School of Music and Drama on Saturdays and training as a classical singer under Mollie Petrie. In 1999, he went on to study and gain a BA Hons degree in Drama from
Middlesex University in North London, and in 2002 finally completed a year's postgraduate diploma in Musical Theatre at
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in Wood Green. In March 2005, McNamara auditioned for
Queen legends
Brian May and
Roger Taylor and comedian/author
Ben Elton for the West End production of
We Will Rock You. He was offered the speaking ensemble role of
Bob the Builder and first cover to the role of
Khashoggi (played by Alex Bourne), which he accepted, and he joined the cast in April. ==Credits==