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Welcome to Tamasha's March newsletter.
We are delighted to announce that our next major production, due to open in Spring 2009, will be a vibrant musical interpretation of Wuthering Heights.
We also look back at our recent production of Lyrical MC which comes to the end of a successful run this week.
Finally, we bring you news of two events taking place in in London over the coming weeks which we think may be of interest to you.
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Brontë goes to Bollywood in Tamasha's next major production
Tamasha is proud to announce that its next major production will be Deepak Verma’s evocative adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. This will be Deepak's second play for Tamasha, the first being Ghostdancing in 2001 (pictured).
This timeless love story, in which untamed passion collides with social class, makes a seamless transition to the harsh desert landscape of Rajasthan. Incorporating all the elements of classic Indian cinema, this vibrant new musical promises to be a sumptuous show for theatregoers of all ages.
Wuthering Heights will tour nationally in Spring 2009. A number of opportunities are available for companies to get involved as corporate partners. If you would like find out how your business could benefit, contact Alexander Leiffheidt on 020 7633 2277 or email alexander@tamasha.org.uk
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Rehan Sheikh & Anjali Jay, Ghostdancing, 2001
Photo: Charlie Carter
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Stefon Fenelon, Lyrical MC, 2008
Photo: Robert Workman
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Lyrical MC
Our production of Lyrical MC comes to the end of a successful run this week. The show, which presents the verbatim stories of students from inner city secondary schools, provoked lively discussion at the post-show talks and garnered very positive feedback:
"An amazing insight into the experiences of these kids and how they see the world"
Willem Richter, teacher
"I enjoyed the work of the group enormously. It was passionate, compassionate and moving"
Ann Mitchell, actor
"A great way to show teenage life and what happens / can happen in a school day. It shows a glimpse of what adults don’t see!"
Max Jones, student
"A wonderful and true piece of theatre"
Yaa Asare, Youth in Media Director
If you saw the show and would like to tell us what you thought about it, email us at info@tamasha.org.uk
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So you want to be a playwright?
Sudha Bhuchar will be among the speakers at this event at The Writers' Guild Centre from 7pm on Monday 17 March 2008 for anyone interested in writing for theatre and wanting to know how to get started.
The session will focus on getting your first commission, building relationships with theatres and the initiatives and opportunities available to new playwrights. Other panellists include Writers' Guild President and playwright David Edgar, the National Theatre's Associate Director Sebastian Born and Elmina's Kitchen and Statement of Regret writer Kwame Kwei-Armah.
Tickets cost £5 for Guild members and New Writing South Members, or £7.50 for non-members. If you would like to attend, please contact Moe Owoborode on 020 7833 0777 or email moe@writersguild.org.uk
Meanwhile, Tamasha New Writing, our intensive two-week course for emerging playwrights, will take place in the Autumn. Watch this space for further information.
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Mothers of Invention at the British Library
From fashion to food, from media to manufacturing, women entrepreneurs run some of Britain's most successful businesses. To celebrate International Women's Month 2008, this panel debate and discussion at the British Library is a unique opportunity to hear from, and put your questions to five of these remarkable women.
The panel includes Lorraine Heggessey, a true pioneer in the world of television and a member of Tamasha's Board of Directors. The first female controller of BBC1, she is now Chief Executive of independent production company talkbackThames (X Factor, The Apprentice) and a champion of new talent in the industry.
Mothers of Invention will take place at the British Library Conference Centre on Monday 17 March 2008 from 6.15pm – 8pm, followed by a networking reception until 9pm. Tickets are £10 (£7.50 concessions) and can be booked online by clicking here.
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Contact
Us
If you would like any more information
on the above, or if you would prefer not to receive
further updates from us, please email
us or phone us on 020 7633 2270.
Tamasha gratefully acknowledges
financial support from The John S Cohen Foundation; Coutts Charitable Trust; The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust; The Ernest Cook Trust, The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation; Fenton Arts Trust; The Garfield Weston Foundation; The Mercers’ Company, St. Olave’s Foundation, The Newcomen Collett Foundation, The Peggy Ramsay Foundation; The Stanley Picker Trust; Unity Theatre Trust, The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation, and Friends of Tamasha through the Tamasha Fund.
Tamasha is funded by Arts Council England and London Councils.
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