DIRECTOR
Photography credits: Rosy Addison, Suzanne Reason, David Warren, Richard Budd, Dave Fawbert, Alex Harvey-Brown
SHOWREEL
THEATRE CREDITS
CURRENT: A Home for Harmony, New early years focussed musical by Renata Allen, music by Joshua Baldwin. Touring July-August 2024
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, Cherwell Theatre Company/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/Cherwell Theatre Company, 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, Cherwell Theatre Company, 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, Cherwell Theatre Company, 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, Cherwell Theatre Company, 2021 (Writer/Director), Design and animation by Yael Biran
Sam & Zoe Vs Evermore, R&D Project, Butterfingers, Cherwell Theatre Company, 2020 (Writer/Director)
MYTH, Community Co-Production with professional actor musicians and young people aged 11-25, Cherwell Theatre Company, 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 touring production, Cherwell Theatre Company, 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, Cherwell Theatre Company, 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, Cherwell Theatre Company, Wykham Theatre Banbury, 2015/16 (Director/Writer/Composer), Design by David Brittin-Snell
Robin Hood, An original pantomime with songs, Cherwell Theatre Company, 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, Cherwell Theatre Company, Banbury Town Hall, 2023 (Co-director)
The Tell Your Story Festival, Multi artform festival of young people’s work, Cherwell Theatre Company, 2023 (Facilitator/Producer)
The Changing Room NT Connections, by Chris Bush, Woodgreen Swimming Pool, Cherwell Theatre Company, 2022 (Co-Director/Composer)
The Tell Your Story Festival, Multi artform festival of young people’s work, Cherwell Theatre Company, 2021 (Facilitator/Producer)
The Shakespeare Sessions, Promenade Shakespeare performance, Cherwell Theatre Company, 2020 (Director)
Untitled Devised Piece, Royal & Derngate Theatre Northampton, (Young Company), 2019 (Facilitator)
Gargantua, NT Connections, by Carl Grose, Cherwell Theatre Company, (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, Cherwell Theatre Company, (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, Cherwell Theatre Company, 24 Hour Plays, 2017 (Director)
Shakespeare: Claim the Stage, Promenade Shakespeare performance, Cherwell Theatre Company, The Mill Arts Centre, 2016 (Director/Adapter)
Remote, NT Connections, by Stef Smith, Cherwell Theatre Company, 2016 (Director)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Artistic Director (Cherwell Theatre Company, 2015 - Present)
Playwright
Dramaturg
Composer and Musical Director
Actor and voice over artist
Experienced Music Therapist/Reminiscence Project Leader for over 65s
Experienced Youth Arts Practitioner - DBS Checked, Generalist Safeguarding Training (Oxfordshire SCB) and TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism.
Full CV available by request.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATE ROLES
Mike Bartlett Playwrighting Course, Old Fire Station Theatre, Oxford, 2023
Associate Artist, Royal and Derngate, Northampton, 2020-22
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
“The music throughout the entirety of the gig-show is phenomenal as it is impressive.”
“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.”
“Every single member of the family can find joy in this heart-warming piece, no matter their age.”
“Funny, brilliantly written and very slick!”
“We were glued to the outdoor stage and its cast of five wonderfully absorbed actors”
“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!”
“Jackson-Pate’s production immerses the audience, with beautifully linked snippets of the action… an excellent piece of drama”
“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 ”
“This double act sparkles like the Blue Carbuncle… an excellent romp of a mystery that will have you laughing along”