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

Musicals and Young People

Musical theatre brings acting, singing and dancing together to create the excitement of a live show. But the fun isn’t just about the biggest roles or the most lines. It’s about becoming…

The Strange Thing About Hands

What do you do with your hands when you're standing in front of an audience? It's a surprisingly common question, particularly among young performers! In his latest blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin…

The Lost Art of Looking Up

When was the last time you stopped looking at a screen and really noticed the world around you? In his latest blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett reflects on how technology has…

It’s About Other People

What happens when we make mistakes, lose confidence or feel we've let others down? In his latest blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett explores the extraordinary strength of belonging to a supportive…

People in Public

How much can we learn about people simply by watching how they behave around strangers? In his latest blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett explores the fascinating unwritten rules of public spaces,…

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…

Books by Kevin

Two Planks and a Passion

100 Days: Developing the Performers Mindset

The Theatretrain Way: A Handbook for Drama Teachers