In this honorary, unpaid role, internationally renowned voice coach Patsy Rodenburg OBE will help ensure the RSC remains a global beacon for classical voice training and performance.
ABOUT PATSY RODENBURG, OBE
Patsy Rodenburg OBE is one of the world’s leading voice and acting coaches. She has worked extensively in theatre, film, and opera, and is the author of several influential books on voice training, including Speaking Shakespeare (2001), The Actor Speaks (1997), The Right to Speak (1964), The Need for Words (1993), and Second Circle (released in the UK as Presence) (2008).
Patsy was Head of Voice at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama for 43 years. She works extensively in the US and across the world leading voice training.
She previously worked with the RSC for nine years from 1981, and with the National Theatre from 1990, where she founded their Voice Department.
Patsy has worked globally with the Moscow Art Theatre, Complicité, Cheek by Jowl, and Comedie-Francaise and worked with actors including Daniel Craig, Orlando Bloom, Joseph Fiennes and Ewan McGregor.
Jacqui O'Hanlon talks to Patsy Rodenburg
In May 2024, acclaimed voice teacher and coach Patsy Rodenburg talked to our Director of Learning Jacqui O’Hanlon, part of Part of Patsy’s podcast, Craft, Sweat & Joy. Jacqui shares her insights, including that young people who take part in arts activities are twice as likely to vote as those who don’t, and they talk about feeling present, young people and the purpose of education.
