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Rachel Birch-Lawson is a Lecturer in Movement and Head of Movement at the Guildford School of Acting (GSA), part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Surrey. She contributes to actor training with a focus on physical and embodied performance practices.
Her research and teaching interests center on movement within dramatic performance, including physical theatre, somatic techniques, and choreographic methods for actors. These areas are integral to contemporary actor training and emphasize the body as a primary instrument of expression.
Rachel holds professional and academic credentials including BA (Hons), MFA, FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy), and CFA, reflecting her commitment to excellence in teaching and professional practice in the performing arts.
She plays a leadership role as Head of Movement at GSA, overseeing curriculum development and pedagogical approaches in movement training for actors. While no publications or awards are listed in the available text, her position indicates active involvement in performance education and practice-based research.
