Mike Venables is an actor, writer and theatre-maker with a lifelong involvement in performance and drama.

"Venables is a unique talent." Euan Rose Reviews 2026

A former Head of Drama, he has spent more than four decades working with actors, speakers and performers, alongside his own work on stage. His acting has ranged from Shakespeare and contemporary drama to solo performance, with a particular interest in bringing complex characters and extraordinary lives vividly to life.

"Mike Venables' one-man show was intelligent, passionate and full-throated." Dr.Jefny Ashcroft Midlands Fringe Official Review