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 [21]
2017Laurence Olivier Award for Best Family ShowPeter PanNominateddevised by the company
2015Laurence Olivier Award for Best Family ShowHetty FeatherNominated [22]
2013Laurence Olivier Award for Best Family ShowCinderella: A Fairy TaleNominated [23]

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  2. 1 2 "Sally Cookson on telling stories with Travelling Light". Travelling Light Theatre Company. 2018-12-12. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  3. ↑ "'Wonder Boy' review – Silly but emotive stammer play soars". Liam O'Dell. 2024-10-17. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
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  5. ↑ Wood, Alex (2023-07-26). "Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Sally Cookson on Birthmarked – "The improvised feel is crucial"" . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  6. ↑ Stone, Mary (2023-02-21). "Review: Emilia staged by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School at Circomedia". Bristol Live. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  7. ↑ Wiegand, Chris (2022-03-11). "Wonder Boy review – a school play with soul-stirring super powers". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  8. ↑ Kellaway, Kate (2019-08-04). "Peter Pan review – it's all over the place, Darling". The Observer. ISSN   0029-7712 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
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  10. ↑ Love, Catherine (2017-12-07). "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe review – Sally Cookson conjures magic of make-believe". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  11. ↑ Clapp, Susannah (2017-06-04). "La Strada review – a finely realised fanfare for Fellini". The Observer. ISSN   0029-7712 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  12. 1 2 Billington, Michael (2016-12-04). "Peter Pan review – spirited exuberance with a touch of sadness". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
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  15. 1 2 Gardner, Lyn; Mackrell, Judith (2017-04-07). "Jane Eyre and Betroffenheit: this week's best UK theatre and dance". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  16. ↑ Love, Catherine (2015-12-03). "Sleeping Beauty review – gender-swap fairytale is far from Grimm". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  17. ↑ Gardner, Lyn (2013-07-24). "The Boy Who Cried Wolf – review". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  18. ↑ Bowie-Sell, Daisy (2013-07-10). "We're Going on a Bear Hunt". Time Out London. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  19. ↑ Maxwell, Dominic (2024-05-28). "Hetty Feather, Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames". ISSN   0140-0460 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  20. ↑ Gardner, Lyn (2011-12-16). "Cinderella: A Fairytale – review". The Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-28.
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