Sally Cookson

Filmes

Wonder Boy
Director
Sonny is twelve. Living with a stammer, he is finding his way in a world ruled by vicious vowels, confusing consonants, and let’s not forget the biggest beast of them all – small talk. A comic book hero of Sonny’s own creation helps him take on his school and home life troubles – but communication is power, and Sonny must find a way to be heard. But when cast in the school production of Hamlet – his worst nightmare – he soon finds the real heroes are closer than he thinks. Dive head-first into the wondrous, hilarious, and moving Wonder Boy in a coming-of-age story that champions the power of communication against an unforgiving school system. Packed with larger-than-life characters, live music and ground-breaking creative captioning, Wonder Boy will capture your heart and take it to the moon.
Hetty Feather: Live on Stage
Director
Jacqueline Wilson's best-selling novel comes to life on stage as Hetty, a feisty young orphan with an intrepid imagination, embarks on an adventure to find her true home. Infused with live music and daring aerial feats, this new musical is perfect for the whole family.
A Monster Calls
Director
O filme conta a história de Conor (Lewis MacDougall), um garoto de 12 anos que precisa lidar com a doença de sua mãe (Felicit Jones), uma avó nada simpática (Sigourney Weaver) e colegas da escola que praticam bullying. O garoto encontra um aliado no meio disso tudo: um monstro que aparece na janela do seu quarto. Ancião, selvagem e implacável, o Monstro guia Conor em uma jornada sobre coragem, fé e verdades.
National Theatre Live: Peter Pan
Director
When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it. In return, she is invited to Neverland, where Tinker Bell the Fairy, Tiger Lily and the vengeful Captain Hook await. A riot of magic, music and make-believe ensues.
National Theatre Live: Jane Eyre
Director
From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.