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Winner of the @RoyalTheatrical Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2021, Freelance Theatre Director. Sky Arts Associate Artist @stratfordeast

London
Joined May 2011
Photo by Denzel Westley-Sanderson (@DenzelWS)
Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
Magic beans at the ready? It's time to meet the team bringing JACK AND THE BEANSTALK to the stage this panto season! Read it all: bit.ly/JATBCastAndCreatives
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Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
Applications are now open to join our Young Company! We’re excited to open applications for our 2023-24 Young Company: a group of actors and theatre-makers aged 18-25 interested in taking the next step towards a career in the arts Find out more: bit.ly/SE_YoungCompany
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So so Grateful for this nomination - thank you @TheStage 🙏🏾🙏🏾🤯🤯
Next, we will reveal the outstanding directors shortlisted for the Best Director at the #DebutAwards sponsored by @ace_national. The nominees are… ✨Daniel Blake for Bones @ParkTheatre ✨Indiana Lown-Collins (@IndianaLown) for The Solid Life of Sugar Water @OrangeTreeThtr ✨Denzel Westley-Sanderson (@DenzelWS) for The Importance of Being Earnest @LeedsPlayhouse & touring ✨Emily Ling Williams for A Playlist for the Revolution @bushtheatre Congratulations to all of our shortlisted directors. See the full #DebutAwards shortlist here: bit.ly/3E9y4TU A big thank you to our headline sponsor @ATGTICKETS
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I’m looking for an AD for this years Panto @stratfordeast so if you want to come work with me- Apply here- stratfordeast.com/about-us/v…
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If you loved us, we’d love your votes 🙏🏾
Nominations for @theBBTAs are open!🙌🏾 The Importance of Being Earnest is eligible for nomination in 10 categories!🎩 @weareETT @LeedsPlayhouse Need some voting inspo?👀 vote.blackbritishtheatreawar… 📸 Mark Senior
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Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
🚨 REHEARSAL TRAILER DROP 🚨 Sneak peek behind the scenes of our gorgeous new cast in action for #SPLINTERED - landing at @sohotheatre in less than 2 WEEKS 🔥 ICYMI - we have a TICKET FLASH SALE for TODAY ONLY, use CARNIVAL at checkout for £15 tix ✨
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Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
Here we go!! These shows?! These artists?! CANNOT WAIT 😍🤩 BEAUTIFUL THING by @JOJEHARVEY, directed by @SimpsonPike Panto dream team of Anna Jordan @WAPtheatre @RobertHHyman & director @DenzelWS THE BIG LIFE by Paul Sirett, @Tameka_Empson & Paul Joseph, director @TinuCraig
🚨 NEW SEASON ANNOUNCED 🚨 The return of a hit ska musical, a 30th-anniversary revival, comedy, music and much more – priority booking is open now Booking opens to the general public at 11am on Thu 06 Apr Don’t want to wait? Become a Member today: bit.ly/SE_BecomeAMember
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My next show is… come down and support- tickets are only 5 pounds!
👟 I said hey, I put some new shoes on, and suddenly there's a NEW IMAGE 👟 Set on marathon day, RUN examines the interconnectivity of the people of London through multi-narrative new writing Tickets £5: bit.ly/SE_RUN
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Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
Here’s a thread of Black theatre shows to watch in March. 🫶🏿
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Saw this last week, such beautiful writing! Really takes you on a journey- Go and see this this before it closes.
“a truthful & nuanced piece about acceptance, grief, masculinity & perseverance.” - Ellis George (Actress/Writer) The people have spoken! 'At times funny. At times sad. Always engaging.' #SUNNYSIDEUP is a raw & honest tale unlike any other. Ends 4 March buff.ly/3X4VzVR
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Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
🚨 We're recruiting for an Assistant Director 🚨 For our upcoming production of TAMBO & BONES with @ActorsTouringCo Apply by midday on Mon 20 March 🔗 bit.ly/41mF1LB #ArtsJobs
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Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
🚨 Pay What You Can performance 🚨 We’re pleased to announce a Pay What You Can performance for our production, VILLAGE IDIOT, on Tue 25 Apr, 7.30pm What does this mean? 👇
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Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
Thank you Denzel and thanks too for hosting a fantastic post show discussion for us last night
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You all need to go and watch #HowNotToDrown @stratfordeast incredible and powerful piece of theatre! Congratulations to everyone involved 🔥
#HowNotToDrown Catch the show @stratford_east till 11th Feb . Link for tickets in my Bio. #actors #theatre #true #story #adventures #drama
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To all who have replied to my 1st message about reaching out- Thank you! Overwhelming response- I’m just working through so apologies if I haven’t got back to you yet. I’m going to set up some coffee mornings and some zooms throughout the year for us to connect!
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My next Project! Grab your tickets!
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RUN – Thu 16 Mar Following the success of painkiller in 2022, the Stratford East Young Company Alumni present a new performance, RUN, a multi-narrative ensemble piece, taking place at the time of the London Marathon bit.ly/SE_RUN
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Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
Not your usual one night stand... With everything from comedy to choirs, reggae to new writing, don't miss out on these brand-new one-night-only performances Find out more: bit.ly/3kB8wbP
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Denzel Westley-Sanderson retweeted
I'm looking for plays by Black writers who identify as female or non-binary. I'm keen to read work that is new writing, bold, joyful, explosive and unapologetic. Either 1 or 2 hander plays. Looking for work that is ready to stage and has a creative team attached.
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