Alexander Zeldin  

Alexander Zeldin is a writer and director for theatre and film whose work has been performed in 16 countries and presented by the leading international arts festivals. In 2024, he was made a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture.

As a writer and director for theatre, his work includes The Other Place at the National Theatre, The Confessions, an A Zeldin Company/Compagnie A Zeldin Production, at the National Theatre and on international tour; Faith, Hope and Charity, LOVE at the National Theatre and on international tours; Beyond Caring at Hackney Yard, the National Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Chicago and currently in repertory at the Schaubühne, Berlin; and Une Mort Dans La Famille at Odéon Théâtre de L’Europe and on international tour. His film work includes LOVE for the BBC.

His awards and nominations include the Quercus Trust Award, an Arts Foundation Fellowship, and seven Drama Desk Award nominations. In 2024, the Schaubühne selected him as the Artist-in-Focus for its Festival of International New Drama (FIND).

In 2019, he established his own theatre company, A Zeldin Company, to produce and tour his work internationally. In 2022, he founded Compagnie A Zeldin in France.

College affiliation:  Merton College (alum)