Andreea Vălean
Home Town
Bucharest, Romania
Stage Debut
1998
Andreea Vălean is a Romanian playwright and director whose work frequently explores social and personal themes. Her play If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (1998) was staged at the Royal Court Theatre, focusing on the lives of institutionalised youth. Vălean’s writing often highlights marginalised voices and societal challenges. In addition to her playwriting, she has directed various theatre productions and films, contributing significantly to contemporary Romanian arts.