Patrick Kennedy

Patrick Kennedy (born 12 February 1985) is a British theatre director and producer recognized as one of the major figures of the twenty-first century European avant-garde. He is the founder of The Phenomenological Theatre based in London and Sydney. He is a leading expert on the work of Richard Foreman. Most notable for creating and directing new musical Halbwelt Kultur and directing several UK premieres of Richard Foreman and Stanley Silverman's work, Kennedy's career has focused on avant garde plays and musicals. Early life Kennedy was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. He was educated at the University of Birmingham graduating with a degree in French, Italian and Chinese. He completed a postgraduate research degree at the university specializing in American actor training techniques of the twentieth century. Career Kennedy has been the Artistic Director of The Phenomenological Theatre (originally PK Productions) since 2008, during which his 2009 production of The Lesson won critical acclaim from The Scotsman.