Therese Collins

I have many strings to my bow: actor, writer, workshop leader, director, and dramaturge. I am particularly recognised for working with people from difficult backgrounds, helping them to find their voice and speak to their community. I grew up in the belly of the Black Country and due to my severe dyslexia I struggled at school. Despite the challenges I faced in education, I developed my own theatre company – Intransit – believing that doing it is the best way to learn. ​ Since then my career has been wide and varied, including work as an actor: touring with Pentabus, Rep touring, and Internationally in South Korea, Australia and Japan with Hanyong Theatre. A few achievements include touring with the Birmingham Rep’s Anita and Me and featuring in an award-winning short film Songbird.