Patrick is born of Jamaican parentage, a Liverpool-born based poet, self-published writer, actor, workshop facilitator under the logo of Black Out Productions. Workshops range from poetry, creative writing and drama skills to local and world history. Patrick has performed at Liverpool Everyman Theatre, The Unity Theatre and in community centres in educational and historical plays. In his spare time, he researches local and world-wide history and is a member of Liverpool Black History Research Group. He has a working background in immigration advice and advocacy in Liverpool and Manchester, and as a youth and community support work in Liverpool and the Wirral.