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Sarah has been working in theatre, film and television both in the UK and internationally for over 30 years.  Sarah originally studied Criminology at Cambridge University then moved into acting whilst living in Nairobi in Kenya. On return to the UK, she trained at Guildford School of Acting (GSA).

After some time as an actress Sarah went on to study with iconic producers, Tony Garnett (The Wednesday Play, Kes, Ballykisangel) and Barry Hanson (The Long Good Friday) as well as Susannah Capon (Head of Script, BBC) for her MA in Producing Film & Television, from London University.  She joined Talkback Thames Television and Channel 5’s Family Affairs briefly as a storyliner, then as a script editor.

Sarah has worked with numerous writers developing scripts for both screen and theatre. Her own writing including, Sadie and the Faded Ladies (which she also directed) was runner-up for best Cabaret at the Brighton Fringe Festival. Other directing credits include Four by Tenn (four short plays by Tennessee Williams), Original Spin (Criterion/New End Theatre) and most recently the shortened try-out of Blessings (her new play) as part of the Riverside Bitesize Festival in July 2024.

Sarah is thrilled that the full-length version of Blessings will open at Riverside Studios for its World Premiere from 30 th September - 26th October 2025.  Starring Gary Webster, Emily Lane, Hannah Traylen, Jane Slavin, Freddie Webster and Milly Roberts.   Sarah is currently working on the TV adaptation of Blessings and the screenplay.

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Website :  sarah-shelton.com