
“The work of Tamasha is vital. Their mission of creating a home for a new generation of artists from the Global Majority is a leading light within our industry. The confidence, tenacity and generosity with which the company articulate their vision and values is resolute and galvanising. We need to ensure support at the highest level for their work if we are to ensure the next generation of representative talent are truly engaged, challenged and championed.”
Professor Orla O’Loughlin | Vice-Principal and Director of Drama | Guildhall School of Music & Drama

SHIFT – A commitment to moving forward Global storytelling in the UK
A call-to-collective action to celebrate how global perspectives on our national narrative is vital for British theatre. SHIFT aims to redress the balance around commissioning and dramaturgical practices in the sector that have historically been nurtured through a Eurocentric lens. In partnership with Bristol Old Vic, Beyond Face and Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. Funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
CALL-OUT: Artists for TAMASHA TALES
Tamasha Tales is a new series of commissioned short pieces (each approx 10-15 mins in length) which aims to celebrate global storytelling and cultural intersectionality through multi-disciplinary artistic collaboration.
The call-out is to find TWO artists – one to join acclaimed writer and rapper, Testament and one to join the talented writer, Rani Moorthy in co-creating a Tamasha Tale.
Full details & application process
Application deadline: Monday 24 February 2025
CALL-OUT: Artists for TAMASHA TALES
Tamasha Tales is a new series of commissioned short pieces (each approx 10-15 mins in length) which aims to celebrate global storytelling and cultural intersectionality through multi-disciplinary artistic collaboration.
The call-out is to find TWO artists – one to join acclaimed writer and rapper, Testament and one to join the talented writer, Rani Moorthy in co-creating a Tamasha Tale.
Full details & application process
Application deadline: Monday 24 February 2025

Tamasha’s call to action: we must decolonise the theatre sector
Free Palestine
Resources to support Global Majority artists who have been directly or indirectly affected by the genocide taking place, to have space and support, to be able to voice what they are feeling without censorship or fear, to find solace in the company of others, and kindness in a community that understands.
Free Palestine
Resources to support Global Majority artists who have been directly or indirectly affected by the genocide taking place, to have space and support, to be able to voice what they are feeling without censorship or fear, to find solace in the company of others, and kindness in a community that understands.

Creative Wellbeing Lab
A year-long programme, in partnership with Creative Health Camden and King’s College London, focused on the development of Global Majority Practitioners who are keen on using their artistic practice to address ongoing mental health crises. Funded by The Baring Foundation.
Developing Artists
Tamasha Developing Artists is an artist-led professional development programme for emerging and established theatre artists.
Developing Artists
Tamasha Developing Artists is an artist-led professional development programme for emerging and established theatre artists.
About Tamasha
We’re a home for emerging and established artists from the global majority. A theatre company that’s been championing lesser heard voices and stories since 1989.