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.
Folk tales, myths and fairy tales bridge the gap between our childhood and adulthood and for that reason they continue to resonate and endure generation after generation. Ultimately, these stories reflect upon and teach us about the human condition which transcends all other differences. Adapted, revised and transformed in each telling, they remain accessible through our rich oral, visual and written histories.
Tamasha Tales is an opportunity for a broad range of artists to interpret a Global Majority folk tale, whilst responding to current social political contexts.
For 2025 we are thrilled to be producing TWO pieces with the following artists:

Testament is an acclaimed writer, rapper and Guinness world record breaking human beatboxer. His work ranges from spoken word poetry, playwrighting and composition, to essay writing, live beatbox show to radio presenting.
“I’m looking forward to working with those who have something to say, while also willing to be courageous enough to say “I don’t know” and so, to be willing to really interrogate and listen to what this project will ask of us as artists.”

Rani Moorthy is a talented writer working across theatre, film, radio and dance as well as being a performer and the Artistic Director of Rasa Theatre. Her work has consistently celebrated and explored the universal migrant experience.
“If you are inspired by the unfamiliar, the uncomfortable, the mysterious, and you let your curiosity get the better of you, it will be my honour to co-create with you.”
The call-out is to find TWO artists – one to join Testament and one to join Rani Moorthy in co-creating a Tamasha Tale.
Who should apply
We’re looking for artists from any Global Majority background on the cusp of mid-career (5-10 years of experience) with an established body of work. We want to hear from artists with a curiosity to explore a shift or extension in their artistic focus as they approach this point in their creative practice.
We are interested in hearing from artists who currently work in any of the following disciplines:
To work with Testament:
- Composer / Musician
- Sound Designer
- Poet
- Rapper
- Spoken word
- Choreographer / Dancer
- Movement
- Writer
To work with Rani Moorthy:
- Composer / Musician
- Sound Designer
- Singer
What you’ll get out of this role
- to co-create a short piece of work which will be filmed or recorded for online distribution as part of a larger series of work
- a fee of £1,200 (excl travel and expenses)
- to develop and shape your understanding of global storytelling
- to potentially explore new artistic mediums
- access to other Tamasha creative practice initiatives
- free access to Tamasha’s spaces including a meeting room, hot-desking space, and a podcast studio subject to booking and availability
- peer and industry networking at Tamasha events
How to apply
To apply please complete
- This Application Form
- This Equal Opportunities Form
- Submit a CV to submissions@tamasha.org.uk with the Subject ‘Tamasha Tales Application’
Applicants must be based in the UK.
Each Tale will have a bespoke schedule for delivery between October – December 2025, to be agreed between the co-creators and Tamasha.
We positively encourage applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds/those who identify as being part of the Global Majority due to the nature of this series of work.
If you have any questions concerning your application or if there is any way we can make the process more accessible to you, please email bella@tamasha.org.uk
Application deadline: Monday 24 February 2025
Shortlisting will take place: Friday 28 February 2025
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13 March and Friday 14 March 2025