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/...

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/...

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.

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/

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.

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

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...

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/

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

“We are crying out for the next generation to get involved” Director Adam Karim speaks to First Night Magazine about the new London revival of What Fatima Did… and the power of young voices in theatre. firstnightmagazine.com/2026/04/16/d... Must end Sat 18 April taratheatre.com/whats-on/wha...

Director Adam Karim talks new London revival of ‘What Fatima Did…’: “We are crying out for the next generation to get involved”

Continuing its mission of championing emerging talent, the company presents this new production of Atiha Sen Gupta’s heartfelt play about cultural identity, featuring an all-18 to 25-year-old…

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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...

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...

What Fatima Did… director Adam Karim & Tara Theatre’s artistic director Natasha Kathi-Chandra sat down to talk about working with our “charming” young company and why now felt like the right time to bring this story back. Filmed & editied by ChewBoy Productions

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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...

“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

“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

🚨 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

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...

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

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 🌟

💥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

"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

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

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

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