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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 06/08/2026

What does NOVA mean to the writers who've been through it? From finding the confidence to develop new ideas to seeing their work on stage, these reflections offer a glimpse into what the NOVA programme can be. Applications close on 13 August taratheatre.com/participate/...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 29/07/2026

NOVA, Tara Theatre's flagship writer development programme for playwrights of South Asian heritage and connections returns for 2026/27. Applications are now open and close Thursday 13 August, 12pm. Find out more here taratheatre.com/participate/...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 16/07/2026

Our Co-CEOs, Alys Beider and Natasha Kathi-Chandra, were proud to attend Mr Speaker’s South Asian Heritage Month Reception at Speaker’s House, Palace of Westminster.

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 03/07/2026

Need rehearsal space this summer? 🎭 Rehearsal spaces just 10 minutes from Waterloo ❄️ Stay cool in our air-conditioned spaces ✨ Special summer rates available for Global Majority artists taratheatre.com/venue-hire/

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 01/07/2026

As we wrap up an incredible season, our Joint CEOs, Natasha Kathi-Chandra, and Alys Beider, are reflecting on their first year leading the organisation together. Thank you to everyone who has been part of it. As we look ahead to Tara Theatre’s 50th anniversary, we’re excited for what’s next.

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 29/06/2026

We are so delighted to celebrate Shobu Kapoor for winning the Eastern Eye ACTA Award for Theatre (Best Female Actor) for her wonderful performance in Sweetmeats. Photography by Craig Fuller Photography

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 23/06/2026

Announcing our new Tara Theatre Board leadership & Trustees. We're pleased to announce Sandeep Mahal MBE as Chair, alongside Bhuvan Sharma as Deputy Chair Designate. Joining them as Trustees are Mark Godfrey, Nick Harrop, Ruhi Jhunjhunwala & Keith Saha. taratheatre.com/news/new-boa...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 18/05/2026

The South Asian Play Reading Group returns to Tara Theatre starting this Wednesday! Across 6 sessions, we’ll explore plays by writers of South Asian heritage, all read aloud in a welcoming and collaborative space. 📅 Wednesdays, 20 May – 22 July taratheatre.com/whats-on/

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 15/05/2026

Cast: Hussina Raja, Shiva Raichandani and Usmaan Khan Co-Directors: Natasha Kathi-Chandra and Gavin Joseph Assistant Directors: Cassia Thakkar and Amaan Khalid Set and Costume Designer: Zidi Wu Stage Manager: Shuyin Stella Wang Dramturg and Mentor: Sonali Bhattacharyya

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 15/05/2026

Last week, we celebrated NOVA, an electrifying showcase of bold new writing from emerging South Asian playwrights and what an incredible journey it has been. We are so proud to have presented the work of our NOVA writers: afshan d’souza-lodhi, Dilan Tulsiani and Mohammed Barber.

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 01/05/2026

What is NOVA and why should you be in the room? 🎭 Natasha Kathi-Chandra, Artistic Director and Gavin Joseph, Associate Director at Tara Theatre share why NOVA matters as a platform for bold new voices from the South Asian diaspora. 🗓️ 8 May, 7:30pm taratheatre.com/whats-on/nov...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 27/04/2026

What are our NOVA writers most excited about? 🎭 See what afshan d’souza-lodhi, Dilan Tulsiani and Mohammed Barber had to say about collaboration, working with actors and directors, and bringing their words to life on stage. 🎭 Tara Theatre 🗓️ 8 May 7:30pm taratheatre.com/whats-on/nov...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 24/04/2026

As part of Tara Theatre’s flagship writers programme NOVA, three emerging playwrights from the South Asian diaspora are bringing bold new stories to the stage. Meet afshan d’souza-lodhi, Dilan Tulsiani and Mohammed Barber 🗓️ 8 May, 7:30pm taratheatre.com/whats-on/nov...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 22/04/2026

Over 10 weeks, local residents came together through our community group, Meet Your Neighbours, to create a powerful new performance exploring the theme “Echoes of Earlsfield.” Find the link in our bio for the full documentary now on YouTube.

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 17/04/2026

Over spicy samosas, our Young Company shared some of their favourite moments from the What Fatima Did… process. Just a few tickets remain for the final performances, snap them up before they’re gone. 14–18 April taratheatre.com/whats-on/wha...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 16/04/2026

Over spicy samosas the Tara Theatre Young Company share why they’re excited for audiences to experience What Fatima Did…. WHAT FATIMA DID… 🎭 Tara Theatre 🗓️ 14–18 April taratheatre.com/whats-on/wha...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 16/04/2026

Access performances for What Fatima Did… 🎭 BSL Interpreted Performance: Saturday 18 April, 2.30pm Relaxed & Chilled Performance: Thursday 16 April, 7.30pm 🗓️ 14 - 18 April taratheatre.com/whats-on/wha...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 10/04/2026

We’re recruiting a Chair of the Board and 2 new Trustees to guide Tara Theatre as we approach our historic 50th anniversary If you’re passionate about the arts, strategic thinking, and supporting ambitious organisations, we’d love to hear from you Deadline 20 April taratheatre.com/about/work-w...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 31/03/2026

“When you don’t give people an answer, they start to make their own ones up” Fatima turns eighteen and chooses to put on a hijab. Overnight, everyone has an opinion about faith, identity and who she’s becoming. 14 - 18 April taratheatre.com/whats-on/wha... Video poster by Mathushaa Sagthidas

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 30/03/2026

“This play promises to be pacy, punchy and packed with explosive ideas” Our Artistic Director Natasha Kathi-Chandra shares why the Tara Theatre Young Company is so vital and why What Fatima Did… is one you don’t want to miss 14 - 18 Apr taratheatre.com/whats-on/wha... Key Art:Mathushaa Sagthidas

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 26/03/2026

🚨 INTRODUCING: TARA THEATRE YOUNG COMPANY 🚨 The Young Company have been hard at work since the start of the year, bringing to life a brand-new production of What Fatima Did... Come and see what they’ve created 👀 WHAT FATIMA DID... 🎭 Tara Theatre 🗓️ 14 - 18 April Photos by Harry Elletson

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 17/03/2026

We’re recruiting a Chair of the Board and two new Trustees to join Tara Theatre as we approach our historic 50th anniversary. If you’re passionate about the arts and strategic leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Deadline: 20 April taratheatre.com/about/work-w...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 16/03/2026

Playwright Karim Khan and director Natasha Kathi-Chandra share how audiences are cheering on Hema and Liaquat’s love story in Sweetmeats. SWEETMEATS 🎭 Bush Theatre 🗓️ 7 Feb – 21 March 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio A Tara Theatre and Bush Theatre co-production Filmed & edited by Hamza Boujelouah

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 16/03/2026

Congratulations to our brilliant co-CEOs, Alys and Natasha, who have been named finalists in the Cultural Champion category at the Wandsworth Women’s Enterprise Awards 2026! We’re proud to see their leadership and impact recognised 🌟

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 11/03/2026

💥New show just dropped 💥 What Fatima Did… 14 - 18 April 2026 Presented by Tara Theatre Young Company Written by Atiha Sen Gupta Directed by Adam Karim 🎭 Tara Theatre 🎟️ Tickets now on sale

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 06/03/2026

"Emotional" and "captivating" are just some of the words audiences have used to describe Sweetmeats after seeing the show. Grab your ticket and join in the conversation. Running until 21 March | ticket link in bio 🎟️ A Bush Theatre and Tara Theatre co-production. Video by @dmlkvideo

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 06/03/2026

Sweetmeats playwright, Karim Khan and director, Natasha Kathi-Chandra sat down to talk about the inspiration behind the play. 🎭 Bush Theatre 🗓️ 7 Feb – 21 March 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio A Tara Theatre & Bush Theatre co-production. 🎥 Filmed and edited by Hamza Boujelouah

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 18/02/2026

The complex love story of Liaquat and Hema is rich with cultural differences. Shobu Kapoor & Rehan Sheikh spoke about what their characters being Pakistani and Indian add to the mix. 🎭 Bush Theatre 🗓️ 7 Feb – 21 March A Tara Theatre & Bush Theatre co-production. Filmed & edited by Hamza Boujelouah

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 16/02/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Sweetmeats 🎉 🎭 Bush Theatre 🗓️ 7 Feb – 21 March A Tara Theatre and Bush Theatre co-production. Photography by Craig Fuller.

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 10/02/2026

What’s your sweetest memory? 🍬 We sat down with the cast of Sweetmeats, Shobu Kapoor and Rehan Sheikh and asked them about their sweet memories over ladoos. SWEETMEATS 🎭 Bush Theatre 📆 7 Feb - 21 Mar A Tara Theatre and Bush Theatre co-production. Filmed & edited by Hamza Boujelouah

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 19/01/2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join our supportive, ambitious Tara Theatre team. Apply by 9 Feb here: taratheatre.com/about/work-w...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 05/01/2026

✨ Welcome to Tara Theatre ✨ We are thrilled to welcome the Sweetmeats cast and creative team to Tara Theatre to kick off rehearsals for our co-production with Bush Theatre. SWEETMEATS 📆 7 Feb - 21 March 🎭 Bush Theatre 🎟️ Tickets: www.bushtheatre.co.uk/event/sweetm...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 17/12/2025

PSA: this is a shout out to all freelancers that were a part of Tara Theatre this year (110 to be precise! 💥) Freelancers are a vital part of the creative industries. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the talented people whose expertise made so much magic happen here this year. 📸 by Adam Razvi

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 15/12/2025

Here's to the many people behind the scenes at Tara Theatre 🎉 ! A shout out to our wonderful welcome team, creatives, technical and administrative staff! 📸 by Adam Razvi

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 03/12/2025

Our community theatre group has been working on a very special show: Echoes of Earlsfield is an journey through our neighbourhood's past, present and future. After the show, there will be chai, samosas and an opportunity to chat to your neighbours ☕ FREE tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/myn...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 28/11/2025

⏰ ONLY A FEW SHOWS LEFT ⏰ If you haven't seen this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ political satire about identity, belonging and immigration yet, only a few performances remain so make sure you don't miss out! I DREAM OF THERESA MAY 🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d... Photo credit: @adam.razvi

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 28/11/2025

🎟️ SOLD OUT TONIGHT🎟️ Tonight's performance of I Dream of Theresa May is completely sold out and only a few tickets are left for the very last shows on Saturday. If you haven't seen this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ show yet, this is your very last chance - must end tomorrow! Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 27/11/2025

Tara Theatre's community theatre group has spent the last weeks developing a very special new show: Echoes of Earlsfield tells the story of our neighbourhood. 🐾 Come in, follow along, tickets are free! 🎭 Tara Theatre 📆 5 Dec, 1PM 🎟️ FREE tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/myn...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 26/11/2025

We sat down with Taraash and Amy from the I Dream of Theresa May cast for a Life in the UK Test (Tara style of course 😉 🔥). I DREAM OF THERESA MAY 🎭 Tara Theatre 🗓️ 17 Nov – 29 Nov 🎟️ TicketsL taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d... 🎥 Filmed and edited by Hamza Boujelouah

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 26/11/2025

🎟️ SOLD OUT TONIGHT🎟️ If you haven't seen this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ show yet, now is your very last chance to book! With only a few shows left and performances selling out, make sure you get your tickets in time! I DREAM OF THERESA MAY 🎭 Tara Theatre 🗓️ 17 Nov – 29 Nov 🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 23/11/2025

What is the correct response to a compliment in Britain? But most importantly, what is the best theatre in Britain? I DREAM OF THERESA MAY 🎭 Tara Theatre 🗓️ 17 Nov – 29 Nov 🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d... 🎥 Filmed and edited by Hamza Boujelouah

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 22/11/2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for I Dream of Theresa May 🔥 I DREAM OF THERESA MAY 🎭 Tara Theatre 🗓️ 17 Nov – 29 Nov 🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d... Photo credit: @adam.razvi

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 21/11/2025

✨ BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES✨ The two performances of I Dream of Theresa May on Thursday 27 November will be BSL interpreted for D/deaf audience members. If you would like to book a seat in direct sight line of the interpreter, please get touch via info@taratheatre.com or 020 8333 4457.

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 21/11/2025

We have a very special performance coming up: Tara Theatre's community theatre group Meet Your Neighbours has been meeting on Friday mornings and developed an epic new show, a journey through Earlsfield’s past, present, and future. 📆 5 December, 1PM 🎟️ FREE tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/myn...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 20/11/2025

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "A whip-smart piece of queer political satire." - The Stage We're so proud of the whole Dream Team and this review from @thestageuk 🔥 Catch it while you can! I DREAM OF THERESA MAY 🎭 Tara Theatre 🗓️ 17 Nov – 29 Nov 🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio. Photo credit: @adam.razvi

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 18/11/2025

"I had a conversation years ago with a cab driver who said 'We don't care where you are from as long as you are not stuck up'". 🎙️ In-Conversation: Playwright Vivek Nityananda and Director Natasha Kathi-Chandra I Dream of Theresa May is now open! taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 03/11/2025

🎩 Calling aspiring Theatre Makers 🎩 The Tara Young Company is and there's ONE WEEK left to apply! This is a PAID opportunity for aspiring theatre makers aged 18 -25. Apply by 10 November: taratheatre.com/tara-young-c...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 31/10/2025

Our friends @_hightidetheatre_ are bringing the final instalment of their ghoulish contemporary production, Even More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight to Battersea Arts Centre. 4-8 November hightide.org.uk/event/even-m...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 29/10/2025

✨ Creative Team Announcement ✨ We are thrilled to announce that Hugh Sheehan has joined the creative team of I Dream of Theresa May as Composer and Sound Designer and Zaineb Aamir as Assistant Stage Manager. I DREAM OF THERESA MAY 🗓️ 17 Nov – 29 Nov 🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

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Tara Theatre @taratheatre.com · 28/10/2025

"People are looking for a scapegoat and the easiest thing to do with angry people is to make them angry at a specific group and at the moment it's all directed at migrants. It's a distraction." 🎙️ In-Conversation: Vivek Nityananda & Natasha Kathi-Chandra taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

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