Coll Burns is an Australian actor with a strong interest in theatre, literature, and both music playing and production. Acting in a broad range of genres, Coll’s primary passion, is in Shakespeare. He has performed in numerous Shakespeare productions playing both comedic and tragic characters. In other works staged by community and student companies, Coll has recently performed lead roles as stoic characters such as Mr. Darcy, and heightened dramatic roles such as Midsummer's Helena. Coll also recently played bass in SUDS' Major 2024 Musical, and is current co-producing their 2025 Major show. In addition to his stage work, Coll has written, directed, scored and acted in short film, done podcast voice work, performed as roles of stage manager, sound designer, sound operator, musical band member, dramaturg, assistant director, co-director, and co-producer.