Rebecca Reaney

Director & Coach | Specialising in Acting, Movement & Intimacy

United Kingdom

About

I help actors, performers and digital characters move truthfully. I’m a Director, Movement Director, Intimacy Specialist, and Performance Capture Consultant working across theatre, film, and animation in the UK and USA. With a background as a performer before transitioning into directing and coaching, I bring a holistic understanding of the creative process to both production and actor training. My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, physical performance, and collaboration. I thrive in fast-paced creative environments and work closely with performers, animators, educators, and production teams to support artistic vision while fostering safe, dynamic, and inclusive creative spaces. Alongside directing and teaching, I work as a movement and intimacy consultant on performance capture (mocap) projects, helping performers and animators translate authentic human movement, connection, and interaction into compelling digital performance. Holding a Master’s degree specialising in directing, movement, and intimacy, I bring strong leadership, clear communication, and solution-focused thinking to every project. My practice is grounded in research, embodied performance, and consent-led methodologies that prioritise trust, creativity, and authentic connection. I’m passionate about empowering artists and collaborating with creative teams to develop bold, embodied storytelling that connects meaningfully with audiences.

Experience

  • Intimacy Director at Arts Educational Schools London
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    Intimacy Specialist for the Acting School at Arts Ed in London, leading embodiment, movement, and intimacy workshops as well as supporting productions with intimacy direction with the Foundation, BA and MA Acting programs.

  • Movement Lecturer & Intimacy Director at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Deputy Head of Acting at Identity School of Acting
    Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

  • Movement Lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire
    Sep 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Movement Director at Rose Bruford College
    May 2023 - Jul 2023 · 3 mos

    Movement Director & Embodiment coach working on a new play MUM by Luke Hoskisson, directed by Elsa Strachan showcasing at Tramshed Theatre in London as part of Rose Bruford College.