Alastair moved from Victoria to Tasmania to study at the University of Tasmania.
Before relocating, Alastair gained theatre experience through the touring show Nicholas Nickleby, which went to New Zealand with the Melbourne Theatre Co-operative. Alastair appeared in Cop Shop, The Sullivans and Skyway and has also worked in Australian film and radio.
Alastair was the first recipient of the CentrStage Theatrical Development Award.

