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“Tamasha's commitment to new writing is fundamental in ensuring that we continue to hear new and exciting voices from every corner of the Asian community.”
Ayub Khan Din, writer of East is East |
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Intensive, fully-subsidised training for
eight aspiring British Asian playwrights
Tamasha
is one of the UK's leading producers of new writing by British
Asian playwrights, and the award-winning company behind productions
like East is East, Strictly Dandia, A Fine Balance
and The Trouble with Asian Men.
Tamasha New Writing is an intensive two-week
course which seeks to develop the artistic individuality of
its participants. You might be a young, aspiring playwright
wanting a bridge into professional employment, or an established
artist looking to develop your skills in writing for theatre.
Three
of the eight participants from last year's course - Satinder
Kaur Chohan, Avaes Mohammed and Raman Mundair - went on to
receive bursaries from Tamasha to develop their writing further.
A fourth, Emteaz Hussain, was offered a full commission as
a direct result of her participation on the course: Tamasha
will be producing her debut play, Sweet
Cider, in the Autumn.
Here is some of the feedback from last year's participants:
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"Fantastic two weeks. Felt very privileged to be
part of the workshop and I know it will influence the
way I approach all aspects of my work." |
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"Doing the Tamasha writers' course has really helped
me to regain my confidence and to re-awaken my creativity."
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Run in partnership with the Conservatoire
for Dance and Drama, the course this year is
hosted at the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in central London.
As
one of eight successful applicants, you will benefit from:
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Training
in our distinctive research-based approach to playwriting,
as you explore a range of techniques and methodologies
with our creative team, including Artistic Director Sudha
Bhuchar, and playwright/director Philip Osment |
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Guest
Lecturers, sharing their own approach to writing and research,
including Stephen Jeffries, Kwame Kwei-Armah and Louise
Wallinger, a key creative on The Trouble with Asian
Men |
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Individual
mentoring to help you develop your own voice |
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Theatre
trips to a selection of current productions |
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Professional
actors to use to workshop ideas |
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"The
Backyard and Beyond" - a platform event with a panel
of invited writers, including Tanika Gupta. If we write
from where we are, how do we reach a wider world? |
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Networking
opportunities with industry professionals at a presentation
event at the end of the course |
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Membership
of Tamasha
Developing Artists, giving you access to
a range of training, networking and employment opportunities |
Free to take part
This full time course is offered free to successful applicants,
and you will receive a weekly allowance towards lost earnings.
In addition, participants from outside Greater London can also
apply for a reimbursement of relocation expenses.
How
to apply
No formal qualifications are necessary to apply for this course.
Applicants must, however, be able to demonstrate a strong desire
to pursue a career in writing professionally for theatre, and
be of South Asian background. Sections 34 7.2 and 37 of the
Race Relations Act 1976 apply to this initiative.
For an application pack, please contact Zoe Cooper on 020 7633 2270 or email admin@tamasha.org.uk
Deadline for applications: Monday 30 June 2008
at 5pm
Interviews will be held w/c Monday 14 July
2008
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“An invaluable stepping stone for talented artists to move directly into professional practice.”
Estelle Morris, former Minister of State for the Arts, on Tamasha Developing Artists |
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