Selena Kelly
Helping People Shine - Through Directing, Drama Coaching, and Creative Workshops
I am Selena Kelly - Director, writer, coach and dramaturg based in London. I help individuals, schools, and organisations build confidence, creativity, and connection through Drama.
Why hire me?
Trained at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Drama Teacher at Sylvia Young Theatre School, London
Collaborator with The Royal Albert Hall
Drama Coach and Workshop Facilitator for Access All Areas Productions
Supported actors performing for companies such as Royal Court, Leeds Playhouse, Kiln Theatre, Eastenders
Over 15 years’ experience as a Theatre Director, Dramaturg, Short Film Writer/Director and Drama Teacher
In tech at Guildford School of Acting
Writer, Director, Teacher, Drama Facilitator
Irish-born, London-based, I am a director, writer, teacher and drama facilitator. I have directed large-scale ensemble pieces, youth theatre, children's theatre and more intimate new writing pieces that explore stories of the underrepresented, the misunderstood and the disenfranchised. I particularly enjoy collaborating on devised pieces and I have a passion for breathing new life into contemporary plays and overlooked classics. When not directing or writing, I have coached learning-disabled and neurodiverse actors for high-profile performances at Leeds Playhouse, The Old Vic and The Kiln Theatre. I have also supported actors in preparing for self-tapes and other auditions.
“Selena has bucket loads of charisma, talent, energy and passion for teaching and inspiring a broad range of young people, disabled people and professional performers in theatre making skills.”
Nick Llewellyn, Artistic Director Access All Areas Theatre
“Making is just as much a part of the process for me as the final outcome. My work has always been a collaboration and a fusion of art forms.”
“Selena offers concrete and actionable feedback. She is wonderful to work with and her enthusiasm is second to none. Highly recommend Selena and her many skills!”
Georgia Fitch, Playwright