Ken Rea

Ken is a theatre director, acting teacher, and author of The Outstanding Actor, Seven Keys to Success. Beginning as an actor in New Zealand, he now runs masterclasses throughout the world and has taught in the national drama academies of China, Indonesia, India, Italy and New Zealand. As Professor of Theatre at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, he has trained some of the UK’s most prominent actors. Through his company, Jet Theatre he created new plays that combined text, music, mime and masks.

Ken also trains business leaders in presentation skills, working with some of  Europe’s major companies. He has served as a trustee of the International Workshop Festival and Polka Theatre, and has also been a Drama panel member of both the British Council and the Arts Council.