Profile

Name

Saffeya Shebli

Email Address

saffeya.shebli@oldvictheatre.com

Company Name

The Old Vic

Address

The Old Vic
103 The Cut
London SE1 8NB

Biography

Saffeya is Casting Associate for the Old Vic, and works across casting for all in-house productions, as well as readings, workshops and events. She previously worked as Head of Publicity for independent film distributor Soda Pictures/Thunderbird Releasing for several years, before making the move into casting in 2021 after graduating from the National Film & Television School’s Casting Certificate. She also holds a law degree from Kings College London.

Notable Projects

As Casting Associate/Coordinator for The Old Vic:
A Christmas Carol (Dir: Matthew Warchus), Sylvia (Dir: Kate Prince), Groundhog Day (Dir: Matthew Warchus), Pygmalion (Dir: Richard Jones), Just For One Day (Dir: Luke Sheppard), Machinal (Dir: Richard Jones), The Constituent (Dir: Matthew Warchus), The Real Thing (Dir: Max Webster), The Brightening Air (Dir: Conor McPherson)

As Children’s Casting Director:
Oedipus (Dirs: Matthew Warchus, Hofesh Shechter)

Screen projects:
Casting Director:
Scene House (Short)
Casting Associate: After The Hunt (Feature)

Specialisations

Theatre, Musical Theatre, Film, Children's Casting

Office Location

London

Geographical Experience

UK