Meet Kevin: Founder of Theatretrain

Kevin has taught drama and acting, first in schools, as a team leader for GCSE examinations in Drama then at the Curtain Theatre, a well respected London training theatre. Since founding Theatretrain in 1992 he has worked in many drama schools training professional actors including a stint as Head of Acting at  the Italia Conti Academy.

For  6 years he taught Advanced Acting Process at the City Literary Institute, a course for professional actors.

Kevin has led workshops in many European countries and continues to adjudicate in theatre festivals and teach at international summer schools. From 2007-13 he was the President of EDERED – a pan European theatre organisation creating annual drama encounters.

Since 2003 he has been the President of the Great Britain centre of the International Amateur Theatre Association. 

Among his published works are the musical play Dream Date published by Samuel French Ltd, “The Theatretrain Way” a handbook for teachers and for young people “100 Days – Developing the Performer’s Mindset and “Two Planks and a Passion” a book for creatives.

Latest Articles from Kevin

Making an Entrance

How much can we learn about a character before they’ve even said a word? In his latest blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett looks at the importance of those first few seconds…

Happy Birthday, NYT

In his latest blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett reflects on the National Youth Theatre as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. Drawing on his own experiences, and those of his daughter Tamsin,…

Dreams and Realities

In this thoughtful blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett explores this year’s theme, Dreams and Realities, and the powerful role theatre can play in bringing imagination to life. From acting and singing…

Themes

Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett introduces the new annual theme, Dreams and Realities. Exploring the fascinating space between imagination and the everyday world, Kevin reflects on how theatre creates manufactured realities, dreamlike…

Another Finest Hour

What can sport teach us about teamwork, courage and the power of a shared goal? In this reflective blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett explores the thrilling connection between football and theatre,…

Books by Kevin

Two Planks and a Passion

100 Days: Developing the Performers Mindset

The Theatretrain Way: A Handbook for Drama Teachers