Another week, another show. In this blog, Kevin Dowsett shares his experience watching Theatretrain Isle of Wight’s energetic production of Footloose at the historic Shanklin…

Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett visited the Albany Theatre to watch Theatretrain Coventry’s 20th Anniversary Show. What he witnessed was pure magic — a dazzling…

Kevin Dowsett, Artistic Director of Theatretrain, reflects on a vibrant day at Gulliver’s Land where students from Milton Keynes and Northampton Theatretrain companies performed with…

In this blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett explores the journey from simply reading a script to truly living it. Speaking lines might sound easy,…

In this heartfelt and humorous blog post, Theatretrain’s Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett reflects on the early days of his teaching career in Solihull. What begins…

Over his long career working with young people, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett has often encountered the moment when enthusiasm fades and commitment wavers. In…

In this blog, Theatretrain’s Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett reflects on Dear England by James Graham, recently seen at the National Theatre. With Gareth Southgate at…

In this witty and insightful blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett explores the powerful role of laughter in the rehearsal room. Drawing inspiration from Dame…

Kevin Dowsett, Artistic Director of Theatretrain, reflects on a recent visit to see former student Simon Lipkin take centre stage as Fagin in Oliver! at…

This week, Kevin Dowsett shares his pride in seeing another former Theatretrain student take centre stage. In a vibrant new production of Muriel’s Wedding at…

This week, Kevin Dowsett reflects on a moving visit to the Theatre Royal Stratford, where he experienced Joan, a powerful new musical celebrating the life…

In this heartfelt blog, Theatretrain’s Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett explores how the performing arts can transform shy young people into confident, expressive individuals. Drawing on…

This week, Theatretrain’s Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett reflects on a powerful chapter in theatre history sparked by a remarkable discovery—letters he wrote in the 1980s,…

Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett attended the hit musical & Juliet at Milton Keynes Theatre. This fresh take on Romeo and Juliet imagines a world…

Kevin Dowsett, Artistic Director of Theatretrain, recently attended Now That’s What I Call a Musical at the New Theatre, Oxford. He was delighted to see…

Kevin Dowsett, Artistic Director of Theatretrain, reflects on a moment many performers know all too well – the pre-show panic when self-doubt creeps in. He…

Kevin Dowsett, Artistic Director of Theatretrain, reflects on the power of theatre to challenge, move, and inspire. In this blog, he shares his thoughts on…

Imposter syndrome—the persistent feeling of being a fraud—often takes root in childhood. For Kevin Dowsett, Artistic Director of Theatretrain, a difficult primary school experience left…

Kevin Dowsett, Artistic Director of Theatretrain, reflects on the National Theatre's captivating adaptation of Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild. Set in the 1930s, this enchanting…

Every performer starts with a dream—singing into a hairbrush, imagining a sell-out crowd at Wembley Stadium. But how do dreams become reality? In this blog,…