Professor Ken Rea

Acting teacher, Theatre director, Presentation skills trainer. Author 'The Outstanding Actor'- #Actingtutor #businesstrainer #actors

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We are Creative Kiwi Collective.

Celebrating our inaugural gathering on May 12… bringing together over 80 Kiwi creatives in London through connection, collaboration, and whanaungatanga.

If you’re a UK-based creative and are from or connected to New Zealand, please sign up and join us at our next event! https://t.co/ee3S5tBZtX

And if you were there and have photos or videos of the evening to share, please post them.

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[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

An honour to be guest speaker at the inaugural session of the Creative Kiwi Collective in London. My subject? What it is to be a Kiwi in the UK and how we thrive. It’s going to wonderful to have this platform where we can meet share ideas and help each other.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

Immensely proud of my former student, Kalungi Ssebandeke who’s play, Assata Taught Me has just opened at the Riverside Studios. Ten years after its premiere it’s as relevant and powerful as ever. Tremendously committed performances, too.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

@louisesburke We done Louise. That’s wonderful news that things are going so well for you. Absolutely well deserved and a fitting reward for all your drive, determination and positivity.

[Methuen Drama @MethuenDrama]

Make sure to visit us at @ActorsProExpo today! 📚

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

So proud to see my former student, Oli Higginson in American Psycho at the Almeida. Fabulous presence, warmth and charisma on stage. He even got a round of applause in a short scene playing Trump.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

Came across a great phrase in a piece about Michelin star chefs: Calm seas never made a skilled sailor. Doesn’t that also apply to actors? You need the scary moments to help you survive the perilous vulnerability of acting live before an audience or on set before a camera crew.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

Important note to THE OUTSTANDING ACTOR readers. If you couldn’t access the 20 video clips in the book lately, THE PROBLEM IS NOW FIXED. Bloomsbury apologises and has created a NEW LINK. Just click:https://t.co/1OnAIGeJUr Enjoy watching!

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

Great to be back at MimeLondon watching Fish Bowl by the French company, Le Fils du Reseau at the Peacocke Theatre. No Marcel Marceau here, but a masterclass in physical comedy and precision that has the audience laughing out loud throughout.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

Theatreland London is gearing up for Christmas - for those who can afford it.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

I'm delighted to have an article in the 2026 Actors’ & Performers’ Yearbook (Methuen Drama); A Strategy for Acting Success. Based on my experience of training thousands of actors, it gives my top tips on getting the job, doing exciting work and getting to the top of your game.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

Bowled over to see Thinestraat the Raindance Festival in London. This full-length film was made by my former students Alexandra Lubenova (producer), Nathan Hertz (director) and Gavin Stenhouse (actor). Proof of the power of being proactive and making things happen. Well done!

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

Thinestra | 33rd Raindance Film Festival https://t.co/FhUYBRdu3F

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

Felt immensely proud to see my former student, Bessie Carter starring alongside her amazing mum, Imelda Staunton in Mrs Warren’s Profession at the #Garrick Theatre. They both brought such a fizzing chemistry to the stage.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

One more day to help save this 19th century East Lodge in Ealing’s Lammas Park W5 from being demolished and replaced with a 6-storey block of flats. A dangerous precedent throughout the UK for high-rise buildings in public parks. Please register an objection: scan the QR code.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

I try to avoid politics on Twitter X but if Ealing Council approves this monstrous development inside our park, the beautiful 19thcentury lodge house will be demolished. Once gone, we never get these things back. Please protest by using the link on the poster. Every voice helps.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

@ZealandEarly @hamish_keith Hamish, how can I get in touch with you. Ken Rea ([email protected]).

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

@hamish_keith Hello Hamish, Ken Rea here. I'm trying to contact you. Could you possibly sms or email me please - [email protected].

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

To all of you who bought The Outstanding Actor this year, thank you and I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy 2025, full of exciting acting work. If you found the book helpful, please leave an online review, and always feel free to contact me if there’s anything you want to ask.

[Professor Ken Rea @Kenneth_Rea]

A captivating evening at the @Ladbroke Hall last night to witness the unveiling of @Steinway’s Disney hand-painted, limited edition grand piano. And who better to play it than the charismatic @LangLang.