Benoît Gouttenoire is a versatile actor, director, and educator with experience across the UK and Europe. He currently works as the Head of Theatre Studies and Student Wellbeing at the International School of London. Benoît holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Theatre from the University of Lyon, a Master’s degree from University College London (UCL), and is a graduate of the Tavistock and Portman Centre, specialising in Child, Adolescent, and Family Wellbeing.
As a theatre director, Benoît has led notable productions such as A View From the Bridge and Skellig, as well as popular musical theatre performances like Matilda, Fame, and Annie. In addition to his work in education and theatre, Benoît is a trustee of Hackney Children’s Theatre, where he helps bring theatre arts to children in the Hackney area.
His diverse expertise in both the arts as an actor and director and in the field of wellbeing and holistic health enables him to inspire and nurture talents in their artistic and personal development.