Ms Penny O'Connor

I trained as an actor at Rose Bruford in the mid-70’s. An enlightened voice teacher suggested I take extra classes in a curious thing called Alexander Technique. It was a life changer. I grew in stature, found my voice and was given the lead part in the final shows.

I worked as an actor, writer, teacher and director in community theatre companies such as Half Moon Young People’s Theatre and the Women’s Theatre Group. After 10 years in the biz my neck and shoulders, back and heart hurt, and I turned again to Alexander to help me out. In 1992 , I proudly qualified as a teacher of the Alexander Technique and have been teaching this full time ever since - in London, on the Greek Island of Alonnisos, and internationally - on Zoom and in person.

I have taught Alexander in companies such as Standard Chartered Bank and Reuters and at several London drama schools including ArtsEd in West London where I was Alexander tutor for 18 years. I mentored newly trained teachers, assisted on the Queens Park Alexander Teacher Training School, specialising in voice, and am presently assistant to the South Bank Alexander Centre training.

I treasure my private practice in Old St., which is open to all, helping folks with balance issues, aches and pains, Parkinsons, and general well- being. I offer home tuition if that’s more appropriate and since Covid run on-line workshops too. My book “Alexander Technique for Actors” was published in 2021.