my name is tristan jackson-pate and i am a theatre maker
I trained initially as an actor at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and now I find the most joy in creating professional theatre with and for young people.
Since 2015, I’ve been Artistic Director of the award-winning People’s Theatre Collective in Oxfordshire. I’ve also worked in a freelance capacity with wonderful organisations like Creation Theatre, Oxford Playhouse and The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
During ten years as a writer, director and practitioner, I’ve written nine plays, a short film, and facilitated inclusive community arts projects in devised theatre, creative writing and music composition with diverse participants.
I’m an Associate Artist at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, a past Associate at the Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham and a Mentor Director for the National Theatre Connections programme in 2025.
I’m committed to creating inclusive, youth led spaces that empower young people to discover their potential no matter their background. A drive to reduce inequality and champion fairer opportunities underpins my work in theatre and with Sophie's Silver Lining Fund.
If you’re interested in collaborating, check out what these nice people say about working with me, then please do drop me an email!
