Richard Mulholland is a director, a writer and teacher.
He trained at Drama Centre London and continued his studies at RADA, from where he obtained a MA in Text and Performance, gaining a distinction.
Richard has a degree in English Literature from Royal Holloway, University of London and a PGCLTHE in Theatre and Performing Arts from Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance.
He is currently Courses Director and Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts in London.
Richard is External Examiner for Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and a board member of the Federation of Drama Schools.
Previous to this he was Course Director of BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen at PPA and a director on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre at London College of Music.
Richard has worked extensively as a director of plays, musicals and showcases.
As a performer Richard has appeared on stage, on television and in films, such as Quills with Geoffrey Rush, Angel with John Hannah and Miss Potter with Renee Zellweger.
He has written plays, musicals and screenplays.
In 2019 Richard was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts for his services to Drama and Education.