He was an intrinsic part of three Māori theatre companies, Te Ohu Whakaari and Taki Rua in Wellington and Kilimogo Productions in Dunedin.
[1] Taylor founded contemporary Māori Theatre company Te Ohu Whakaari in the 1980s which was a collective that created shows based on their experiences and issues they felt important.
[10] As part of Kilimogo Productions in Dunedin and Timaru Taylor co-produced and co-directed with Hilary Halba Nga Tangata Toa by Hone Kouka in 1997.
[11] His lead role in the film Hook Line and Sinker (2011) was part of an ensemble performance alongside others including Geraldine Brophy and Kate Harcourt.
He lives in Wellington with his partner, activist, counsellor, and celebrant Bill Logan, who helped lead the campaign for Homosexual Law Reform in the early 1980s.