After her ballet career was cut short, she made the transition from dancing to acting through an association with La Boite Theatre in Brisbane.
During her three-year association with that theatre she performed in a number of plays as well as becoming a Theatresports player, convener and tutor.
She also administered Theatresports in Queensland for three years before successfully auditioning for the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
[1] Despite a large number of theatre, film and television roles, Burbrook would be most recognised for her major role as Roz Patterson, on Blue Heelers on which she appeared in 1994.
[2] She continues to work as an actor and voice over artist whilst using her administrative skills in positions such as artistic coordinator, general manager and festival director for a number of arts organisations.