Richard McNally-Reilly

Originally from Glasgow, I am a born performer and drama teacher with a real passion for creativity, inclusion, and helping young people shine on stage. I trained at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire graduating in 2015 with a degree in Applied Performance (Community & Education).
In 2017, I received my Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities from the University of Birmingham, where my primary research and studies focused on making performing arts more accessible for all learners.

I have worked to build a career that blends performing, teaching, and creating inclusive spaces for everyone to explore the arts.
Over the years, I have worked with a range of community groups, colleges, and theatres throughout the West Midlands, including the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Midlands Arts Centre and The Artrix Centre (Bromsgrove).

I have taught Drama and Singing to young people of all ages and abilities—in the UK and internationally having worked in the USA and spending two years in Shanghai with The Walt Disney Company. Working for Disney, I used Disney stories as a learning medium to teach English and Drama. Whilst there, he also wrote and directed interactive theatre shows that toured local schools, combining entertainment with education.

Although working full time in the Civil Service, I still continue to teach and direct, always finding new ways to keep my lessons fun, imaginative, and tailored to all of my students.
Whether it’s devising new theatre or helping individuals to find their voice on stage, energy, creativity, and care for every single performer is always at the forefront of my lessons.

I am excited to finally offer tailored one-on-one sessions in acting, screen acting and singing as well as exam preparation work for established examination boards such as LAMDA and PAA/RSL.

I look forward to working with your child very soon.