Lecturer
Ben McKenzie is an actor, comedian, writer and game designer who describes himself as “a nerd for all seasons”. He has written and performed stand-up, sketch and impro comedy for over a decade.
He has hosted and/or produced half a dozen podcasts, including the book club Pratchat, now in its fourth year. He has been a voice actor and narrator for video, apps and games, though he is best known for travelling through time and space with Jackie Woodburne (Susan from Neighbours) in the BBC radio series he co-created, Night Terrace. As well as Night Terrace, his writing includes educational video scripts, articles on science and pop culture, the virtual reality videogame Table of Tales: The Crooked Crown (Tin Man Games), and dozens of live games, including Pop Up Playground’s hit bank heist puzzle room Small Time Criminals.
As well as teaching at Collarts, Ben is also a workshop facilitator for 100 Story Building, a creative writing centre for young people based in Footscray. His favourite dinosaur is Stegosaurus, and his favourite element is helium. He tweets at @McKenzie_Ben.
Email: bmckenzie@collarts.edu.au