Robert Rees is an award-winning stage and television actor, degree-level drama teacher, and presentation coach to everyone from YouTube vloggers to CEOs.
In 2024, Robert created, co-produced, and starred as Buttons in Cinderella, the King’s Head Theatre’s first-ever family pantomime. This immersive production received rave reviews and became a major hit for the venue. It marked a fitting
bookend to a successful year for Robert, who also starred in Exhibitionists, the inaugural play at the King’s Head’s brand-new 200-seat space.
In 2022, Robert launched and co-produced the podcast series Acting for Others Presents, which brought together some of the UK’s most beloved performers to support theatre workers in need. The series featured an extraordinary lineup including Dame Judi Dench, Olly Alexander, David Tennant, Paapa Essiedu, Miriam Margolyes, Sir Derek Jacobi, Noma Dumezweni, Golda Rosheuvel, Dame Eileen Atkins, Adjoa Andoh, Christopher Biggins, and Su Pollard.
A passionate advocate for the arts, Robert also served as Event Producer for the inaugural West End Flea Market and its two subsequent events. He continues to support the Acting for Others charity whenever possible.
Robert trained at Arts Educational Schools London before completing a postgraduate degree at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was awarded the prestigious Graham Norton Scholarship.
Upon graduating, he originated the role of Andreas in the UK tour of Ladies in Lavender, directed by Robin LeFevre and starring Belinda Lang and Academy Award-winner Hayley Mills. His performance earned him a BroadwayWorld UK Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. Further credits include Beirut (Park Theatre, London), The Mousetrap (St Martin’s Theatre, West End) and Fugitive Kind (Donmar Warehouse).
Robert also played the iconic role of Peter Pan for two consecutive years at the New Wimbledon Theatre and the Bristol Hippodrome, performing opposite David Hasselhoff as Captain Hook.
Television: Robert became widely recognised as the face of O2’s national ad campaign, portraying ‘Brian the O2 Guru’.
Credits
LOVE
2025 | Stage | Jonathan O’Boyle
Narrator/Son
Lee Dean, Carl Leighton Pope, Workshop
CINDERELLA
2024 | Stage | Andrew Pollard
Buttons
Elphin Productions, Little Angel Theatre, King’s Head Theatre
EXHIBITIONISTS
2024 | Stage | Bronagh Lagan
Robbie
Seabright Productions, the new King’s Head Theatre
DANCE WITH ME
2023 | Stage | Jonathan O’Boyle
Adam
Elphin Productions, Workshop
BEIRUT
2018 | Stage | Robin Lefevre
Torch
Elphin Productions, Park Theatre
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
2017 | Stage | Carole Todd
Simple Simon
Cambridge Arts Theatre
THE MOUSETRAP
2016 | Stage | Ian Talbot
Christopher Wren
St. Martin's Theatre
DICK WHITTINGTON
2015 | Stage | Carole Todd
Idle Jack
Cambridge Arts Theatre
MACBETH
2014 | Stage | Julian Chenery
Malcolm
UK/Middle East Tour
MOTHER GOOSE
2014 | Stage | Joyce Branagh
Silly Billy
Salisbury Playhouse
BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP
2013 | Stage | Nikolai Foster
Josh
Michael McCabe
THE GOVERNESS
2013 | Stage | Roy Marsden
Robert Drew
Bill Kenwright Ltd/ Theatre Royal Windsor/ UK Tour
ROBIN HOOD
2013 | Stage | Brigid Larmour
Robin Hood
Watford Palace Theatre
LADIES IN LAVENDER
2012 | Stage | Robin Lefevre
Andreas
Royal & Derngate Northampton/Lee Dean/ UK Tour
MOTHER GOOSE
2012 | Stage | Brigid Larmour
Billy Goose
Watford Palace Theatre
ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS AND RAVING QUEENS
2012 | Stage | Joseph C Walsh
Doug
Language Laid Bare/ The Space
GODSPELL 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
2011 | Stage | Daniel Wood
Jeffrey
Palace Theatre, Manchester
PERCHANCE TO DREAM
2011 | Stage | Max Pappenheim
Amyas
Finborough Theatre
PETER PAN
2011 | Stage | Ian Talbot
Peter Pan
Bristol Hippodrome
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR
2010 | Stage | David Gilmore
Chris
Garrick Theatre
HOBSON'S CHOICE
2010 | Stage | Thom Southerland
Freddie Beenstock
Broadway Theatre
PETER PAN
2010 | Stage | Ian Talbot
Peter Pan
New Wimbledon Theatre
FUGITIVE KIND (REHEARSED READING)
2009 | Stage | Roisin McBrinn
Rocky
Donmar Warehouse
SHAKESPEARE SONNET WALK
2009 | Stage | Mark Rylance
Sonnet 40
Globe Theatre
THE FULL MONTY
2009 | Stage | Thom Southerland
Ethan
New Players Theatre
STATE FAIR
2009 | Stage | Thom Southerland
Gus
Finborough Theatre
Teaching
Robert has been teaching Acting to all ages for many years at top schools including Guildford School of Acting, Emil Dale Academy, Urdang, West End Workshop, Pauline Quirke Academy and the Stagecoach Schools. He is DBS checked and able to teach Audition technique and LAMDA on a 1-1 basis.
Robert also teaches confidence and vocal technique, most recently coaching the CEO of Tenzing Guy Gillon to present Tenzing’s new podcast series ‘The Ascent’.
Podcasts
Robert is producer for Acting for Others presents... a brand new podcast pairing up the UK's brightest stars of stage and screen for intimate conversations about their passion for theatre, the art of storytelling, triumphs and trials, loves and losses and a whole lot more. The first six episodes will drop weekly from Tuesday, October 11th 2022 and all revenue generated by the podcast will go to UK theatre workers in financial need.
A Simple Beast production. The executive producer is Kevin Mundye, the producer is Robert Rees. Music by Dan Gillespie Sells. Artwork by Ollie at Feast. Editing by Scott and Matt at Podmonkey.
Presenting
Robert regularly presents himself for Funny Hands Media on the Live Directing and Vision Mixing Course. He also coaches Vloggers for YouTube on how to work and present in a live TV environment on the ‘Taste of TV’ workshop.
Trailers
Exhibitionists Trailer
Cinderella: Islington's New Family Panto | King's Head Theatre 2024
Acting for Others presents...
Beirut by Alan Bowne
Posters
"Robin Lefevre's production is an intense rollercoaster that hits you with so many feelings. The direction is aggressive and the movements are highly physical. The pair literally throw each other about, and Rees and Connolly-Burnham both give 100% commitment throughout. Leaving nothing to the imagination, everything is laid out onto a plate for the audience to see.
One thing's for sure; this isn't a conventional love story. But it's one definitely not to miss."
