Sudip Sauden is a Sydney-based director whose work intricately captures the beauty of human life, exploring the complex terrain of psychology. His art pushes the boundaries of realism while embracing the grandeur of artistic spectacle. Balancing nostalgia with contemporary influences, his work reflects a nuanced perspective shaped by his experiences across two distinct cultural worlds, allowing him to navigate and observe opposing ideas from a central point.

About

Sudip co-wrote and directed Leela as his graduation piece at NIDA in 2022, followed by a directorial internship at the Sydney Theatre Company on Fences with Shari Sebbens. He also directed the music video I Wanna Be for Perth-based indie pop singer-songwriter Darcie Haven. Since then, he has worked as a dramaturg and director on several independent productions, including Mangalsutra at The Riverside Theatre and EU at the Tom Mann Theatre. Versatile in his craft, Sudip has choreographed the cabaret act I Am What I Am and performed as an actor in professional productions at the Sydney Opera House, including Davide Livermore’s 2023 production of AIDA, Michael Gow’s 2016 production of The Pearl Fishers, and Gale Edwards’ 2019 production of Salome. Currently, Sudip is collaborating with the Australian Youth Orchestra and NIDA on the Momentum Leaders Project 2025 as a Director and Writer, with the production scheduled for June 2025. He is also directing And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens by Tennessee Williams, set to be staged in June 2025

Projects

JOY
Sydney Fringe Festival
2025
QTOPIA

‘Night, Mother
Sydney Fringe Festival
2025
QTOPIA

UNTOLD
AYO X NIDA, Momentum Leaders Program
2025
Studio Theatre, NIDA

Patalayer
Solo Exhibition
2024
Airspace, Sydney

EXTRAordinary Unusual
2024
Tom Mann Theatre, Sydney

Mangalsutra
2023
Riverside Theatre, Sydney

FENCES
Sydney Theatre Company
Intern Assistant Director
2023
Sydney

NAIDSA X NIDA
Devised Piece
2023
NAIDSA, Gosford

Leela
Graduation Show
2023
Studio Theatre, NIDA, Sydney

I Wanna Be - Tripple J x NIDA
Music Video
2022

I am what I am
NIDA Cabaret
2022
Studio Theatre, NIDA, Sydney

The Lady of Larkspur Lotion

ACA x NIDA
2021
Studio Theatre, NIDA, Sydney

sudip_subba@hotmail.com

+61 402 522 796

Sydney, Australia

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