MEET THE TEAM

LAStheatre is run by Barra Collins (Artistic Director) & Liz Bate (Producer)

BARRA COLLINS

Artistic Director
Barra is a writer, director and founder of LAStheatre. He studied at Goldsmiths and Trinity College Dublin. His work performed at some of the most prominent thetares in the UK including the Marlowe, Theatre Royal Bath, Chichester Festival Theatre, Watford Palace and Theatr Clwyd. He is the former Programmer of Masterclass at Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Whether creating theatrical experiences about human rights with world leading scientists (Deadinburgh), tri-lingual digital adventures in green spaces across Wales (The Curious Case of Aberlliw), engaging young people in nutrition through a horrifying encounter with a man-eating cake (The Rascally Diner), or crafting adaptations of award-winning picture books (The Littlest Yak) and novels (The Girl of Ink and Stars) his work fuses theatrical innovation, community engagement, and the power of play to create lasting experiences for audiences of all ages.

Email: barra@LAStheatre.com

LIZ BATE

Producer
Following her MA in Applied Theatre at Goldsmiths, Liz worked with the Old Vic as their Education Manager and the National Theatre in their Learning department. 

Liz enjoys all kinds of theatre, but has a particular interest in theatre for younger audiences and those that include community groups and young people. This is reflected in the work she does with LAStheatre, working with young people to include their voice in our productions.

Alongside her work for LAStheatre, Liz has taken on producer roles for 1927, the Donmar Warehouse and A New Direction. She is also the director of MIGHTYmini productions, a company that creates work for babies and their adults.

Email: liz@LAStheatre.com


Associates

SEAN TURNER

Associate Designer
Sean trained at Motley in 2006, after studying illustration at Kent Institute of Art and Design. 

Following an early career relationship with Punchdrunk,  Sean has gone on to specialise in site specific and immersive theatrical events. He is currently designing several projects for international production company Done+Dusted, and also developing and designing work with Secret Cinema.

Alongside his work with LAStheatre., Sean developed and designed work for Secret Cinema, D&DX, Live Nation, MAMA festivals, Les Enfents Terribles, Ikea, Mother UK, Punchdrunk, The Old Vic, The Young Vic, Opera Holland Park, The BBC, Barbican, Avalon UK, The Point Esatleigh, Oval (Brixton) House and Wild Rumpus.


Copyright © 2025 LAStheatre
LAStheatre is a Social Enterprise Company incorporated in England & Wales under the name LAS THEATRE C.I.C., Company No 08052556.
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