Andrew Keates
@andrewkeates.bsky.social
🎭 Theatre Director & Acting Coach.
🎭 Artistic Director of @QueerTheatreUK.bsky.social
🎙 Host of The Show People Podcast
🏳️🌈 Gay | HIV+ | Sober
💼 Represented by Berlin Associates
🎭 Artistic Director of @QueerTheatreUK.bsky.social
🎙 Host of The Show People Podcast
🏳️🌈 Gay | HIV+ | Sober
💼 Represented by Berlin Associates
Calling all #DoctorWho fans!
Join PEARL MACKIE for The Show People Podcast LIVE, recorded at the Two Brewers tomorrow, Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Tickets only £15 and all profits support @queertheatreuk.bsky.social.
Book via the link in my bio.
Join PEARL MACKIE for The Show People Podcast LIVE, recorded at the Two Brewers tomorrow, Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Tickets only £15 and all profits support @queertheatreuk.bsky.social.
Book via the link in my bio.
November 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Calling all #DoctorWho fans!
Join PEARL MACKIE for The Show People Podcast LIVE, recorded at the Two Brewers tomorrow, Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Tickets only £15 and all profits support @queertheatreuk.bsky.social.
Book via the link in my bio.
Join PEARL MACKIE for The Show People Podcast LIVE, recorded at the Two Brewers tomorrow, Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Tickets only £15 and all profits support @queertheatreuk.bsky.social.
Book via the link in my bio.
Delighted to say I will be returning as a judge for @comedybloomers.bsky.social LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2025! Come along to the Seven Dials Club on Weds 2 April for the first heat!
🎟️ comedybloomers.com
🎟️ comedybloomers.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Delighted to say I will be returning as a judge for @comedybloomers.bsky.social LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2025! Come along to the Seven Dials Club on Weds 2 April for the first heat!
🎟️ comedybloomers.com
🎟️ comedybloomers.com
🏳️🌈 Join us for OutCast: A Showcase of Queer Actors & Writing at the Two Brewers, Clapham tomorrow evening, Weds 26th February.
🎟️ www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
🎟️ www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
February 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🏳️🌈 Join us for OutCast: A Showcase of Queer Actors & Writing at the Two Brewers, Clapham tomorrow evening, Weds 26th February.
🎟️ www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
🎟️ www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/out...
Chest and arm day ✅
February 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Chest and arm day ✅
It’s not every day I get to ride a bus which identifies as queer! Thank you UAL: University of the Arts London / Wimbledon College of Arts for inviting me on behalf of Queer Theatre to chat all about our projects with your LGBTQ+ students 🏳️🌈
February 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
It’s not every day I get to ride a bus which identifies as queer! Thank you UAL: University of the Arts London / Wimbledon College of Arts for inviting me on behalf of Queer Theatre to chat all about our projects with your LGBTQ+ students 🏳️🌈
After seeing the President of the United States of America try to erase our trans siblings by Executive Order and now attempting to de-platform LGBTQ+ artists and censor the work of the great Kennedy Center. I felt I should give comment.
#LGBTQ #KennedyCenter
#LGBTQ #KennedyCenter
February 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
After seeing the President of the United States of America try to erase our trans siblings by Executive Order and now attempting to de-platform LGBTQ+ artists and censor the work of the great Kennedy Center. I felt I should give comment.
#LGBTQ #KennedyCenter
#LGBTQ #KennedyCenter
Happy 3rd birthday Stevie! 😻
January 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Happy 3rd birthday Stevie! 😻
Saturday morning workout… ✅
I know, I’m unbearable.
I know, I’m unbearable.
January 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Saturday morning workout… ✅
I know, I’m unbearable.
I know, I’m unbearable.
1/2:
I’m so proud of the work we’re doing at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
I’ve learned through hardship how vital it is to connect with good, kind, queer people – to play, create, and grow together.
I’m so proud of the work we’re doing at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
I’ve learned through hardship how vital it is to connect with good, kind, queer people – to play, create, and grow together.
January 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
1/2:
I’m so proud of the work we’re doing at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
I’ve learned through hardship how vital it is to connect with good, kind, queer people – to play, create, and grow together.
I’m so proud of the work we’re doing at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
I’ve learned through hardship how vital it is to connect with good, kind, queer people – to play, create, and grow together.
Join us TONIGHT for @queertheatreuk.bsky.social’s Pizza and Movie Social, exclusively for LGBTQ+ theatre-makers and performers, held at the Two Brewers, Clapham. A monthly event built for queer artists to build connections and grow.
🎟️ www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
#LGBTQ
🎟️ www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
#LGBTQ
January 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Join us TONIGHT for @queertheatreuk.bsky.social’s Pizza and Movie Social, exclusively for LGBTQ+ theatre-makers and performers, held at the Two Brewers, Clapham. A monthly event built for queer artists to build connections and grow.
🎟️ www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
#LGBTQ
🎟️ www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
#LGBTQ
Busy day coaching actors in the UK and later in the USA. If you'd like to find out more about one-to-one acting classes, please slide into my DMs or visit www.andrewkeates.co.uk
January 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Busy day coaching actors in the UK and later in the USA. If you'd like to find out more about one-to-one acting classes, please slide into my DMs or visit www.andrewkeates.co.uk
Obligatory, intolerable, “I got up early to lift weights” selfie 💪
January 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Obligatory, intolerable, “I got up early to lift weights” selfie 💪
Two great events for queer theatre-makers in London this week. Socialise at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social’s pizza and movie night showing of SPICE WORLD, or join me at our weekly acting classes for LGBTQ+ people.
👀 www.queertheatre.co.uk
#LGBTQ #Queer
👀 www.queertheatre.co.uk
#LGBTQ #Queer
January 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Two great events for queer theatre-makers in London this week. Socialise at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social’s pizza and movie night showing of SPICE WORLD, or join me at our weekly acting classes for LGBTQ+ people.
👀 www.queertheatre.co.uk
#LGBTQ #Queer
👀 www.queertheatre.co.uk
#LGBTQ #Queer
…2025 will bring its share of joys and terrors—that’s the nature of life—but this time, I step into the year prepared with new tools and, most importantly, surrounded by those who love me and self compassion.
While I may not be box fresh, I am 1 year, 3 months and 21 days sober.
Onwards x
While I may not be box fresh, I am 1 year, 3 months and 21 days sober.
Onwards x
December 31, 2024 at 5:15 PM
…2025 will bring its share of joys and terrors—that’s the nature of life—but this time, I step into the year prepared with new tools and, most importantly, surrounded by those who love me and self compassion.
While I may not be box fresh, I am 1 year, 3 months and 21 days sober.
Onwards x
While I may not be box fresh, I am 1 year, 3 months and 21 days sober.
Onwards x
December 14, 2024 at 5:37 PM
2/2: And as the hallucinations faded, they stayed by my side, loving and supporting me as I found my way to early recovery meetings.
I understand why many people drifted away while I was in active addiction, but these two never did. Their love was — and always has been — unconditional.
I understand why many people drifted away while I was in active addiction, but these two never did. Their love was — and always has been — unconditional.
December 12, 2024 at 11:59 AM
2/2: And as the hallucinations faded, they stayed by my side, loving and supporting me as I found my way to early recovery meetings.
I understand why many people drifted away while I was in active addiction, but these two never did. Their love was — and always has been — unconditional.
I understand why many people drifted away while I was in active addiction, but these two never did. Their love was — and always has been — unconditional.
🏳️🌈 What are you doing tonight?
If you’re a LGBTQ+ actor, please take a look at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social’s Acting Classes for LGBTQ+ People. We’ll
be at the @omnibustheatre.bsky.social and we’re already pretty busy.
Join our community, grow and make Mondays your favourite day of the week.
If you’re a LGBTQ+ actor, please take a look at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social’s Acting Classes for LGBTQ+ People. We’ll
be at the @omnibustheatre.bsky.social and we’re already pretty busy.
Join our community, grow and make Mondays your favourite day of the week.
December 9, 2024 at 1:27 PM
🏳️🌈 What are you doing tonight?
If you’re a LGBTQ+ actor, please take a look at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social’s Acting Classes for LGBTQ+ People. We’ll
be at the @omnibustheatre.bsky.social and we’re already pretty busy.
Join our community, grow and make Mondays your favourite day of the week.
If you’re a LGBTQ+ actor, please take a look at @queertheatreuk.bsky.social’s Acting Classes for LGBTQ+ People. We’ll
be at the @omnibustheatre.bsky.social and we’re already pretty busy.
Join our community, grow and make Mondays your favourite day of the week.
🎭 Feeling stuck in your acting journey?
“Andrew’s enthusiasm for theatre is infectious, and his encouragement is truly uplifting.” – Emma Jane Morten
💡 Struggling with auditions, drama school scars, or confidence? I can help with one-to-one Zoom coaching.
🌐 Book now: andrewkeates.co.uk/teaching
“Andrew’s enthusiasm for theatre is infectious, and his encouragement is truly uplifting.” – Emma Jane Morten
💡 Struggling with auditions, drama school scars, or confidence? I can help with one-to-one Zoom coaching.
🌐 Book now: andrewkeates.co.uk/teaching
December 6, 2024 at 11:45 AM
🎭 Feeling stuck in your acting journey?
“Andrew’s enthusiasm for theatre is infectious, and his encouragement is truly uplifting.” – Emma Jane Morten
💡 Struggling with auditions, drama school scars, or confidence? I can help with one-to-one Zoom coaching.
🌐 Book now: andrewkeates.co.uk/teaching
“Andrew’s enthusiasm for theatre is infectious, and his encouragement is truly uplifting.” – Emma Jane Morten
💡 Struggling with auditions, drama school scars, or confidence? I can help with one-to-one Zoom coaching.
🌐 Book now: andrewkeates.co.uk/teaching
I’m sad to learn Kyle Birch has passed away. I had the privilege of directing him in various concerts w/ @benpapworth.bsky.social. He lit up every room he entered & possessed one of the most soulful voices I’ve ever heard. His talent shimmered & at 26, it’s so impossibly unfair to lose him so young.
December 4, 2024 at 11:35 PM
I’m sad to learn Kyle Birch has passed away. I had the privilege of directing him in various concerts w/ @benpapworth.bsky.social. He lit up every room he entered & possessed one of the most soulful voices I’ve ever heard. His talent shimmered & at 26, it’s so impossibly unfair to lose him so young.
Show me the women who raised you.
November 29, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Show me the women who raised you.
Feeling festive at The Savoy with @chloenelkin.bsky.social, @carolinesheen.bsky.social and @cassidyjanson.bsky.social celebrating the Strand’s new Christmas lights, inspired by the Savoy Theatre’s first production of Iolanthe.
Thank you for having us 🫶🎄✨
Thank you for having us 🫶🎄✨
November 29, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Feeling festive at The Savoy with @chloenelkin.bsky.social, @carolinesheen.bsky.social and @cassidyjanson.bsky.social celebrating the Strand’s new Christmas lights, inspired by the Savoy Theatre’s first production of Iolanthe.
Thank you for having us 🫶🎄✨
Thank you for having us 🫶🎄✨
Drinks at Ivy Club with Fiona Steed after experiencing the The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. I can’t recommend this inventive, heartfelt & life-affirming production enough. At a time when the West End has been saturated with dark and edgy shows, it’s a joy to bask in a story of love & innocence.
November 27, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Drinks at Ivy Club with Fiona Steed after experiencing the The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. I can’t recommend this inventive, heartfelt & life-affirming production enough. At a time when the West End has been saturated with dark and edgy shows, it’s a joy to bask in a story of love & innocence.
Slowly, but surely, working on my daddy era.
November 23, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Slowly, but surely, working on my daddy era.