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.
Early life and education Lee attended school at Albany Creek in Brisbane. She went on to studied at the University of Southern Queensland, graduating from the Theatre program with a major in Acting in 2004. She was awarded the 2011 Young Alumnus of the Year Award and Faculty of Arts Prize in a special ceremony.
Career
Theatre Lee toured Queensland and Victoria with Newton's Law. After three seasons, she went on to perform with a variety of theatre companies, including the Queensland Theatre Company and Strut 'n' Fret / Queensland Arts Council.
In 2006, Lee joined with Ross Balbuziente and Nick Skubij to form the theatre company Shake and Stir, each serving as Artistic Directors. The company's productions have been nominated for several Helpmann Awards, Matilda Awards and APACA’S Drover Award for Tour of the Year. In addition to their major productions, they run master classes, produce shows for primary and high school audiences, and run workshops and classes for children.
Lee created Statepeare, a modern-day touring production of Shakespeare plays, aimed at high school students. It was nominated for a Helpmann Award in 2012 for Best Presentation for Children.
In 2011, Lee won a Groundling Award for Outstanding Contribution by an Actress for Animal Farm. The following year, she won the same award for her role in a stage production of 1984.
Film and television Lee has acted in several film and television productions based in Brisbane, including All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane (2007) and Jucy (2010). Additionally, she has voiced animations, radio commercials and television commercials.
Most recently, Lee played the main role in 2026 film All My Friends Are Back in Brisbane, a sequel to All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane.
Credits
Film Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2005 The Underdog's Tale Anna 2006 Seize the Day Tacita Short 2009 Leader of the Pack Betty Short 2007 All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane Smug Girlfriend 2010 Jucy Fleur 2012 Reef 'n' Beef Research Assistant 2014 The Inbetweeners 2 Susie 2014 Talking Back at Thunder Tennielle 2026 All My Friends Are Back in Brisbane Cris
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2006 Mortified Trudi (voice) 1 episode 2009; 2010 Sea Patrol Meili / Café Girl 2 episodes
Theatre Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2005 The Kooky Christmas Counterfeit 2006 The Works of William Shakespeare (By Chicks) Various Brisbane Festival / Sydney Street Theatre 2006 Fragments Narrator 1 Backbone Arts 2005–2006 Newton's Law Leibniz Strut & Fret / Qld Arts Council national tour 2007 Shake Up! Liz Shake & Stir 2007 Lexi Turns to Stone Lola Switchboard Arts 2007 At Your Service Maggie Switchboard Arts 2007 Alice Mouse / Dormouse / Oyster / Haigha Harvest Rain Theatre Company 2007 A Property of the Clan Jade / Marian Queensland Theatre Company 2007 A Midsummer Night's Dream Fairy 4MBS Classics 2008 Statespear Jay (also writer) Shake & Stir / Festival Cairns 2008 Romeo and Juliet Juliet Shake & Stir 2008 Magda's Fascination With Wax Cats Magda Metro Arts Theatre, Brisbane 2008 25 Down (Workshop & Playreading) Emma Brisbane Writers Festival / Queensland Theatre 2009 Maxine Mellor's Mystery Project Actor 2009 The Crucible Susanna Walcott Queensland Theatre 2009; 2011 Statespeare Jay (also writer) La Boite, Brisbane & national tour with Shake & Stir 2010 Catholic School Girls Wanda Madcat / Three Sisters Productions 2010 I Crave MySpace Kate Shake & Stir 2010 Bard-Wired Various Shake & Stir 2010 Property of the Clan 2011 An Oak Tree Patient Queensland Theatre 2011; 2013 Animal Farm Mollie / Clover QPAC, Brisbane & national tour with Shake & Stir 2012 The Trouble with Harry Woman World Theatre Festival 2012; 2014 1984 Julia (also adaptor) National tour with Shake & Stir 2013 Out Damned Snot Kimmy (also co-writer) La Boite, Brisbane with Shake & Stir 2013 Tequila Mockingbird Mel / Rachel (also writer) QPAC, Brisbane with Shake & Stir 2015 Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts Various La Boite, Brisbane with Shake & Stir 2015; 2017 Dracula Mina Murray (also adaptor) Shake & Stir 2016 Tequila Mockingbird Actor (also writer) 2016 Wuthering Heights Actor 2016–2018 Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine Actor 2019 Jane Eyre Jane Shake & Stir 2019 Fantastic Mr Fox Farmer Bunce Shake & Stir
References
External sources Official website Shake & Stir