William Burns

William is a theatre director, actor, maker, tech, and teacher.

His previous Court Theatre credits include being a member of the Youth Company, co-director of Vernon God Little and director of The Unauthorised Biography Of… His other theatre credits include Les Miserables, Miss Saigon (Showbiz Christchurch), Assistant Director of Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play (NASDA) and various projects with Two Productions as a performer, assistant director, actor coach and assistant producer.

William’s self-produced solo shows include, Shit Finds Love, three shows with his alter ego Peter Partridge and The First Annual Parnell Croquet Club Facebook Live Telethon, premiering in October 2022.

William is a teaching artist for the Court Education programme, was a core staff member of Little Andromeda 2019-2022 and is a member of Equity New Zealand.