Nelle Lee | |
|---|---|
 Nelle Lee in 2011 | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, scriptwriter |
Nelle Lee is a Brisbane-based actress, producer and writer best known for theatre work.
She is also artistic director of independent theatre company, Shake and Stir. [1]
She studied at the University of Southern Queensland, and graduated in 2004 with a BTA acting. She was also awarded the 2011 Young Alumnus of the Year Award and Faculty of Arts Prize in a special ceremony. [1]
She then went on tour in Queensland and Victoria with "Newton's Law". After three seasons, Nelle went on to perform with a variety of theatre companies, including the Queensland Theatre Company and Strut 'n' Fret/QLD Arts Council. [2]
Nelle has also acted in several film and television productions in the Brisbane area, including All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane and Jucy. Additionally, she has voiced animations, radio commercials and television commercials. [3]
She created "Statepeare" which incorporates material from various Shakespeare plays and incorporates up-to-date references. Not a Shakespeare play, rather a play about studying his works. It is aimed at high school students and tours for several months of the year. [4] It was nominated for a Helpmann Award in 2012 for Best Presentation for Children. [5] In 2011 she won a Groundling Award for Outstanding Contribution by an actress (Animal Farm) [6] and again in 2012 she again won a Groundling Award for Outstanding Contribution by an actress (1984). [7]
In 2006, Lee joined with Ross Balbuziente and Nick Skubij to form theatre company Shake and Stir and each is an Artistic Director. [8] The company's productions have been nominated for several Helpmann Awards, Matilda Awards and APACA’S Drover Award for Tour of the Year. [9] In addition to their major productions they run Master Classes, produce shows for Primary and High School audiences, and run workshops and classes for Primary and High School children. [9]
See IMDB [10]
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