Background
Kennedy was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Kennedy was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
He was educated at the University of Birmingham graduating with a degree in French, Italian and Chinese. He completed a postgraduate research degree at the university specializing in American actor training techniques of the twentieth century.
He is currently working as Artistic Director of PK Productions based in London. Most notable for creating and directing new musical Halbwelt Kultur, Kennedy"s career has focused on reviving new and unusual plays and musicals. In 2012 he devised and directed Halbwelt Kultur at the Churchill Theatre.
The show was the Very Important Person pre-show to Rufus Norris"s Cabaret during its run at the theatre before moving on to Notting Hill, Battersea, Riverside Studios and Jermyn Street Theatre.
In 2013, Kennedy directed the second and largest incarnation of If lieutenant Only Even Runs A Minute at the London Hippodrome. In 2014, Kennedy directed the London premiere of Up From Paradise by Arthur Miller and European premiere of Doctor Selavy"s Magic Theatre by Richard Foreman.
In April 2014, Kennedy devised and directed a celebratory concert at the London Hippodrome of American composer Stanley Silverman. He adapted and directed the world premiere of The Cherry Orchard set in London in 1976.