Programme

Actor / Director Workshop

6 - 10 December 2010, London

A weeklong workshop at Graeae's studios in Dalston for 4 directors and 12 actors. More details available soon. To register your interest, e-mail info@tamasha.org.uk.

Tamasha New Writing

Autumn 2011, London

This intensive two-week course for eight established or emerging British Asian writers seeks to act as a bridge into professional practice. More >

Observer Traineeships

Opportunities throughout the year

Observer Traineeships offer emerging directors a closely mentored opportunity to observe the entire rehearsal period of a Tamasha production, from the first day in the studio to the opening night performance. More >

Networking Events

Dates throughout the year

Regular opportunities to see our work, to make connections with other members and to meet the Tamasha team.

Artist commissions

Supported by London Councils' Cultural Olympiad Fund, Tamasha will commission three artists to create standalone pieces inspired by the theme of migration to complement our forthcoming theatre-circus production The Arrival. More >

Masterclasses

Directing masterclasses led by Kristine Landon-Smith introduce the company's distinctive intracultural practice. Read a transcipt and hear audio clips from a recent masterclass with acting students in Sydney. More >

Showcases, Platforms, Start Nights

Curated showcase events where writers and performers can try out work in front of an audience for the first time, supported by directors, dramaturgs and professional actors. More >

TDA Bursaries

Tamasha may on occasion award small bursaries to individual artists to enable their professional development.

Tamasha Network

Coming soon...

Tamasha Network is an innovative professional and social networking tool for artists and organisations  to connect with each other, as well as to promote training and employment opportunities from the wider theatre industry. More >

Previously

Propeller

An artist training initiative which ran during February/March 2010, bringing together over 30 artists - directors, writers, designers and actors - to workshop and develop four new plays currently under commission by Tamasha. More >

The Individual Actor

A series of one-day acting workshops led by Tamasha’s Artistic Director, Kristine Landon-Smith, in partnership with the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama. More >

Design Direct

Launched by Tamasha in 2002, Design Direct is a training initiative for Asian directors and designers - the first national positive action training scheme for British Asian theatre artists following the publication of Arts Council England's Eclipse Report. More >

To join the Tamasha Developing Artists programme, please email info@tamasha.org.uk with your name, address, telephone number and current CV and headshot.