Sally Cookson

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Sally Cookson
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Sally Cookson is a British theatre director, known for her devised adaptations of literary works, in particular, A Monster Calls (2018) and Jane Eyre (2014).

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Early life and education

Cookson attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). [1]

Career

Cookson began her career as an actor. [1] Her first professional show as a director was Cloudland, a production for early years staged with Travelling Light in 2003. [2]

Directing credits

Awards and nominations

YearAwardWorkResultNotesRef.
2019 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Family Show A Monster CallsWondevised by the company [20]
2017Laurence Olivier Award for Best Family ShowPeter PanNominateddevised by the company
2015Laurence Olivier Award for Best Family ShowHetty FeatherNominated [21]
2013Laurence Olivier Award for Best Family ShowCinderella: A Fairy TaleNominated [22]

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