Jane Hensey

Jane Hensey is the Head of the Musical Theatre Department (Academic Lead) at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she has been a key academic figure since 2018. She previously served as Discipline Lead in Acting and later Head of Programme for the MA Musical Theatre before assuming her current leadership role in 2021.

Her educational background includes a Diploma in Drama, a First-Class Honours BA in Humanities & Literature from the Open University, and a specialized MEd in Learning and Teaching in the Performing Arts from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she was the first and only graduate of the intensive two-year pathway.

Jane's research and professional focus lies in holistic training approaches for performers, particularly the integration of emotional, social, and spiritual intelligence into performing arts pedagogy. She is deeply committed to nurturing individual growth and promoting health and wellbeing within rigorous training environments. Her work has been shared through international publications and presentations.

She brings over two decades of experience as an acting lecturer and director across various UK drama schools and colleges, building on a professional foundation as a practicing actress. Her teaching philosophy is student-centered, drawing inspiration from the students she mentors and collaborates with.

Jane holds several professional teaching qualifications, including FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy) and TQFE (Teaching Qualification in Further Education), affirming her dedication to excellence in education.

She has advised on curriculum development and program leadership in musical theatre, and her pedagogical innovations continue to shape training at RCS. While specific grants are not mentioned, her international research dissemination indicates active scholarly engagement.

Jane is part of the core academic leadership team within the Department of Musical Theatre at RCS, contributing to strategic direction, faculty development, and program innovation in one of the UK’s leading conservatoires.