about Kay Bradshaw

(they/them or she/her)

 

actor, voice artist, puppeteer, cabaret/drag artist, movement/ecstatic dance/breath-work coach, director, writer, teacher of drama, English, creativity, teamwork, cooperative games.

 

Kay has tiptoed through the fields of education and performance all their life, and believes that being playful leads to better art, better relationships, and a better world.

 

They have taught professional and amateur actors and school students on both sides of the Atlantic since 1979, and have a Masters level degree in Education.    

 

Kay can tailor the classes to the needs of any specific group.

 

Kay aims to raise awareness of gender roles, and to promote inclusion of all gender identities and expressions in any educational, creative or corporate environment—wherever possible in a playful way, with the aim of creating an atmosphere of safety and exploration.

Based in Sweden, Kay co-organises film festivals and cultural events to create safe
spaces for trans and gender diverse people. They also lead workshops on sexuality for trans people, and on diversity/inclusion for educators and leaders.

Formerly known as Kevin, or Kaefan Shaw, their performance credits in TV and film include The Muppets and Spitting Image, a TV puppet satire show, where Kay's performance contributed to two Emmy Award wins. Theatre includes London Playback Theatre, Pocket Theatre Cumbria, Hoxton Hall, The Entertainers, and cabaret appearances as 'Mabellina Cliché.

 

Kay is available as a guest teacher/consultant and also for voice performance work and editing.