DIRECTOR

Photography credits: Rosy Addison, Suzanne Reason, David Warren, Richard Budd, Dave Fawbert, Alex Harvey-Brown, Geraint Lewis, Andrew Walmsley, Mike Murrary

SHOWREEL

THEATRE CREDITS

CURRENT PROJECTS

Mentor Director for National Theatre Connections, 2025

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller A new storytelling musical by David Gibb, produced by Little Seeds Music, Story Museum Oxford and UK Tour 2025 (Director) Design by Victoria Spearing

PREVIOUS PROJECTS

A Home for Harmony, New early years musical by Renata Allen, music by Joshua Baldwin. UK Tour, 2024 (Director/Dramaturg) Design by Raphaella Philcox

The School of Planet Powers for Extraordinary Children, Immersive children’s theatre experience R&D, EA Productions, Pontio/Frân Wen, 2024 (Creative Director) Design by Victoria Spearing

Mia Cloo’s London Quest, Children’s Bus Tour (audio), City Sightseeing London, 2024 (Writer/Director)

JACK! A new musical for families by David Gibb, Little Seeds Music, UK Tour 2023-24 (Director), Design by Liz Cooke

The Tale of Beauty and the Tail of the Beast, Christmas family theatre production, by Paul Boyd, Creation Theatre, The North Wall, Oxford, December 2022 (Musical Director), Design by Ryan Dawson-Laight

Song of the Summer, Site Specific Gig Theatre Co-production, People’s Theatre Collective/Royal and Derngate, August 2022 (Writer/Director/Composer), Design by Victoria Spearing

Sam & Zoe Vs Evermore, Interactive game theatre two hander, exploring men’s mental health through Dungeons and Dragons Roleplay, Butterfingers/People’s Theatre Collective, UK Tour March-April 2022 (Co-Writer/Director), Design by Rebecca Martin

Suddenly a Star, Storytelling piece by Renata Allen with music by David Gibb, Produced by The Story Museum and Little Seeds Music, The Wood Shed Theatre, Oxford December 2021 (Director), Design by Nomi Everall

Pete Stays Home, Early years musical based on a picture book by Karra McFarlane and Kim Hankinson, adapted by Renata Allen, People’s Theatre Collective, Community settings and theatre Tour, Spring-Autumn 2021 (Director/Co-Composer), Design by Rachael Twyford

MYTH II: Heroes and Halfwits, Community Co-Production with professional actor musicians and young people aged 11-25, People’s Theatre Collective, Oxfordshire outdoor tour, 2021 (Writer/Director/Co-Composer), Design by Rachael Twyford

Mr Stink, Musical outdoor tour, adapted by David Kirby-Kendall from the book by David Walliams with songs by Derry Pope, Heartbreak Productions, UK Tour, 2021 (Director), Design by Greg Cole

Do You Accept? A film for Young People, People’s Theatre Collective, 2021 (Writer/Director), Design and animation by Yael Biran

Sam & Zoe Vs Evermore, R&D Project, Butterfingers, People’s Theatre Collective, 2020 (Writer/Director)

MYTH, Community Co-Production with professional actor musicians and young people aged 11-25, People’s Theatre Collective, Oxfordshire Outdoor Tour, 2019 (Writer/Director/Co-Composer), Design by Rachael Twyford

Super Group, Gig Theatre R&D Project, Old Rep Theatre Birmingham, 2019 (Writer/Director/Composer)

Robin Hood: A Musical Celebration, Family Theatre Piece with actor musicians, By David Wood, South Hill Park Arts Centre, 2018 (Director), Design by Victoria Spearing

The Wind in the Willows, Adapted by Gari Jones, Creation Theatre, 2017 (Director), Design by Ryan Dawson-Laight

Much Ado About Muffins, Original comedy promenade piece, Creation Theatre, 2017 (Writer/Director), Design by Ryan Dawson-Laight

The Fourth Dog, A new family drama by Zena Forster, Dramatrugy by John Retallack, Human Story Theatre, UK Tour 2017 (Director), Design by Gaye Poole

Henry V, Outdoor Shakespeare production, People’s Theatre Collective, 2017 (Director)

Holmes and Watson:The Farewell Tour, A comedy two hander by Stuart Fortey, Edinburgh Festival Fringe and UK Tour for David Adkin Ltd, 2016/17 (Director), Design by Sally Brittin-Snell

Treasure Island, An original pantomime with songs, People’s Theatre Collective, Banbury Town Hall, 2016/17 (Director/Writer/Composer), Design by David Brittin-Snell

She Said She Wouldn’t, By Hannah Greenstreet, The Old Fire Station Theatre Oxford, Offbeat Festival, 2016 (Director)

Cinderella, An original pantomime with songs, People’s Theatre Collective, Wykham Theatre Banbury, 2015/16 (Director/Writer/Composer), Design by David Brittin-Snell

Robin Hood, An original pantomime with songs, People’s Theatre Collective, The Mill Arts Centre, 2014/15 (Director/Writer/Composer), Design by David Brittin-Snell

STUDENT PRODUCTIONS

Erisycthon, Devised piece, St Peter’s Church, Northampton, (University of Northampton), 2020 (Musical Director)

Dirty Linen, Selfie Image, Exposure and A Great Time Without Me, New writing, Think Human Festival, Human Story Theatre/Oxford Brookes University, 2020 (Director)

Dungeness, NT Connections, By Chris Thompson, Pegasus Theatre, 2019 (Director)

The Changing Room, NT Connections, By Chris Bush, Pegasus Theatre, 2019 (Director)

Sing Me To Sleep, Devised Piece, University of Northampton, 2019 (Composer/Musical Director)

Bodies and Nerves, New writing, Think Human Festival, Human Story Theatre/Oxford Brookes University, 2018 (Director)

Vinegar Tom, By Caryl Churchill, The Royal and Derngate, University of Northampton, 2017 (Composer/Co-Director)

Love….? Devised Piece, Holy Sepulchre Church, (University of Northampton), 2015 (Director/ Composer)

YOUTH THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

A Series of Public Apologies NT Connections, by John Donnelly, People’s Theatre Collective, Banbury Town Hall, 2023 (Co-director)

The Tell Your Story Festival, Multi artform festival of young people’s work, People’s Theatre Collective, 2023 (Facilitator/Producer)

The Changing Room NT Connections, by Chris Bush, Woodgreen Swimming Pool, People’s Theatre Collective, 2022 (Co-Director/Composer)

The Tell Your Story Festival, Multi artform festival of young people’s work, People’s Theatre Collective, 2021 (Facilitator/Producer)

The Shakespeare Sessions, Promenade Shakespeare performance, People’s Theatre Collective, 2020 (Director)

Untitled Devised Piece, Royal & Derngate Theatre Northampton, (Young Company), 2019 (Facilitator)

Gargantua, NT Connections, by Carl Grose, People’s Theatre Collective, (Youth Theatre NT Connections), 2019 (Director)

X/Y Null, Devised Piece, Belgrade Theatre Coventry (RAW 22-30 Company), 2019 (Creative Mentor)

The Monstrum, NT Connections, By Kellie Smith, People’s Theatre Collective, (Youth Theatre NT Connections), 2018 (Director/Composer)

The Musicians, NT Connections, By Patrick Marber, Bloxham School, 2018 (Director)

Make it Your Own, New writing, by Joel Kaye, People’s Theatre Collective, 24 Hour Plays, 2017 (Director) 

Shakespeare: Claim the Stage, Promenade Shakespeare performance, People’s Theatre Collective, The Mill Arts Centre, 2016 (Director/Adapter)

Remote, NT Connections, by Stef Smith, People’s Theatre Collective, 2016 (Director)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Artistic Director (People’s Theatre Collective, 2015 - Present)

Playwright

Dramaturg

Mentor Director

Composer and Musical Director

Experienced Therapeutic Musician

Experienced Youth Arts Practitioner - DBS Checked, Generalist Safeguarding Training (Oxfordshire SCB) and TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATE ROLES

Mike Bartlett Playwrighting Course, Old Fire Station Theatre, Oxford, 2023

Associate Artist, Royal and Derngate, Northampton, 2020-Present

Associate Artist, Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham, 2018-19

Pint Sized Plays Supported Writer 2019

Young Vic Genesis Directors Programme 2018

Oxfordshire Theatre Makers 2016-Present

Equity Member

TRAILERS

PRESS

Here are some nice things reviewers have said about my shows…

Tristan Jackson-Pate’s direction makes this a pacy, engaging affair, blending improvisational moments with effective choreography... a charming hour of your time, the perfect escape for families this festive season.
— Daily Info Oxford
Tristan Jackson-Pate’s delightful production of Renata Allen’s A Home for Harmony attracted a large audience of very young children... they giggle noisily at the witty visual and verbal gags... they respond enthusiastically to questions from the cast... a feel good production for the summer holidays.
— Newbury Today
The music throughout the entirety of the gig-show is phenomenal as it is impressive.
— East Midlands Theatre
All the cast clearly revelled in this new theatrical experience providing a raw energy to the show, managing to recreate the vibrancy of a particular era of live music in Northampton.
— Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Every single member of the family can find joy in this heart-warming piece, no matter their age.
— Sophie Emma, Daily Info, Suddenly A Star
Funny, brilliantly written and very slick!
— Audience member, MYTH II
We were glued to the outdoor stage and its cast of five wonderfully absorbed actors
— Raring 2 Go Magazine, Mr Stink
This adaption of the legend of Sherwood Forest, performed in the round…beautifully managed by Jackson-Pate’s direction, with so much technical and stage awareness… Robin Hood: A Musical Celebration hits the target!
— Maidenhead Advertiser, Robin Hood: A Musical Celebration
Jackson-Pate’s production immerses the audience, with beautifully linked snippets of the action… an excellent piece of drama
— Daily Info, The Fourth Dog
A play that brims with life, warmth and joy… “The Wind in the Willows” makes excellent use of a thrust stage, immersing the audience; combining imaginative use of set and props, song, projection and shadow puppets… this production stands out
— My Screen Notebook, The Wind in the Willows
This double act sparkles like the Blue Carbuncle… an excellent romp of a mystery that will have you laughing along
— **** Broadway Baby, Holmes and Watson: The Farewell Tour