Vanessa-Faye Stanley

Vanessa-Faye Stanley is a versatile theatre professional currently serving as Associate Director for the Shakespeare's Globe Tour productions since January 2020. In addition to directing notable works such as "The Tempest" and "As You Like It," Vanessa-Faye is active as a script reader at Hampstead Theatre, a guest lecturer at the University of Northampton, and a film director with award-winning shorts like "The Birds and The Bees." With a background in writing and dramaturgy for various projects, including winning the UK Sitcom Trials in 2016, Vanessa-Faye also holds a freelance performer role and has directed student productions at prestigious institutions such as LAMDA and Mountview Academy. An experienced workshop leader, Vanessa-Faye has contributed to the Shakespeare Schools Festival and has directed projects for several leading theatre companies. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Shakespeare Studies from King's College and training at Ecole International de Theatre Jacques Lecoq in Paris.