Creator and ARTrepreneur
A Geordie lass with passion for performance running through her veins and insatiable curiosity, Jill has never been afraid to roll her sleeves up and embrace the grit of being an artist. Over the last 20+ years she has developed from performing in community productions and Theatre for Young Audiences across the UK, to international contracts spanning three continents in a variety of creative roles. In 2018 she founded her award-winning theatre company, Direct Theatre Collective, and has become an influential presence in the arts scene of Vancouver. In every instance, Jill has taken every challenge and created opportunity, and proven her breadth and versatility as an artist – and – ARTrepreneur.
Now also developing her playwright portfolio, and leading Direct Theatre Collective as Artistic Director, Jill adores researching and developing new works that will provoke and inspire conversation. With eleven awards for the company since it was founded and presentations globally, their work and words have received critical acclaim and poignant audience feedback.
Relentless in her passion to forge the best possible path in her one wild life, she continues to search for truth and love in all elements of her work.
