Katherine Nelson

Katherine Nelson is a part-time Lecturer in Drama and Performance and Programme Leader for BA(Hons) Performance at Queen Margaret University's College of Media, Communication and Performing Arts. She holds a BA Hons in Philosophy from Newcastle (1987), a Diploma in Theatre Directing from Drama Studio (1991), and an MSc in Applied Linguistics from Edinburgh (1996). At QMU, she teaches text & performance, research skills, and text-based theatre making.

• BA Hons in Philosophy, Newcastle (1987)
• Diploma in Theatre Directing, Drama Studio (1991)
• MSc in Applied Linguistics, Edinburgh (1996)

Her research focuses on new writing and translation for theatre, with practical applications through her role as Artistic Director of award-winning theatre company Nutshell. She has extensive freelance directing experience at institutions like Traverse Theatre and Glasgow Citizens’ Theatre, and serves as a trustee for the Independent Theatre Council.

Notable achievements include Scotsman Fringe Firsts awarded to Nutshell's productions 'Allotment' and 'Thread,' which toured nationwide. She also judges national new writing competitions and contributes to theatre industry networks through Stage Directors UK membership.