Kelly Hunter

Kelly Hunter is an award-winning actor, director, and educator. She is the creator of the Hunter Heartbeat Method. Kelly has worked in the theatre for over forty years, acting notably with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the highly acclaimed Vesturport. She founded Flute Theatre in 2014 in order to create original and unique productions of Shakespeare. She has adapted and directed ten productions of Shakespeare for the company, including four unique shows for autistic audiences. In 2019 she was awarded an MBE for her services to theatre and in 2024 she received an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham, UK.