Sally Katherine Rodwell (16 May 1950 – 15 October 2006) was a New Zealand multi-disciplinary artist who worked mainly in the fields of theatre, film, and poetry.
Her creative work included performing, directing and writing; making masks, puppets and costumes; film-making, illustration and publishing.
[1] She was a co-founder with Alan Brunton of the iconic Red Mole Theatre Company in 1974[2] and with Madeline McNamara of Magdalena Aotearoa in 1997.
[8] Following the sudden death of her husband and artistic partner Alan Brunton in 2002,[9] Rodwell struggled with depression and ultimately chose to take her own life on 15 October 2006.
[13] After returning to Wellington, Rodwell continued to collaborate with Brunton and Red Mole, as well as leading workshops for and performing with the women's comedy company Hen's Teeth.