Becoming an Associate Artist with Human Story Theatre

Written By Tristan Jackson-Pate

I’m really proud to share that I’ve become an Associate Artist with Human Story Theatre.

It’s a real privilege to formalise my relationship with HST after several collaborations together. I’ve always admired their commitment to telling urgent, socially relevant stories that spark dialogue in communities, whether that’s in theatres, libraries, or health and education settings.

As an Associate, I’m looking forward to continuing to support their work in different ways, from dramaturgy and adaptation through to developing new theatre projects. It feels especially exciting to be joining a company whose ethos around theatre as a catalyst for change chimes so strongly with my own.

Tristan Jackson-Pate

My name is Tristan Jackson-Pate and I am a theatre maker.

I’m originally from Stroud and first found a place of belonging in a youth theatre, which changed my life. I went on to train 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 facilitator, I’ve written nine plays, a short film, and facilitated inclusive community arts projects in creative writing, devised theatre, and music composition with diverse participants. My freelance writing includes children’s stories, song commissions, educational videos, and sightseeing tours.

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.

As a trustee for Sophie's Silver Lining Fund, 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 all my work.

https://tristanjackson-pate.co.uk
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