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Tara Theatre
@TaraTheatre
We create politically charged, innovative theatre, exploring the world through a South Asian lens
Earlsfield, London
taratheatre.com
Joined February 2009
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    Tara Theatre
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    Nov 20, 2024
    A note from Tara Theatre We're expecting to spend more time elsewhere, and we hope to see you there 💫
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Tara Theatre are expecting to spend more time on other platforms from now on, and we don’t want to leave you behind!

Join us on BlueSky, as well as our other social platforms to stay in the loop with our upcoming programming, community work and so much more.

We can’t wait to see you there 💫
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    Tara Theatre
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    Aug 2, 2023
    A statement from Tara Theatre
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    It is with immense sadness that we are announcing the death of Abdul Shayek, beloved Artistic Director and Joint CEO of Tara Theatre, aged 39. We are heartbroken to share this news on behalf of his family. Abdul died at home unexpectedly, of natural causes.  

Abdul’s family and Tara Theatre respectfully request privacy and space to come to terms with our devastating loss.
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    Tara Theatre
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    Aug 4, 2020
    We are delighted to announce Abdul Shayek as the new Artistic Director and Joint CEO of Tara Arts. Abdul will take up his position from September. @abdul_shayek @Tara_Arts Read more here: bit.ly/2EFwkGn
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    Tara Theatre
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    Aug 7, 2023
    We are grateful for all your messages of support and tributes for our Artistic Director, Abdul Shayek. We have been touched by the outpouring of love and admiration for Abdul during this past week.
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    Tara Theatre
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    Jan 18, 2024
    The Abdul Shayek Directors Fellowship Tara Theatre has announced an industry-led training and development programme to support mid-career directors to take on artistic leadership positions. To find out more and make a donation, please visit our website: taratheatre.com/the-abdul-shay…
    A photo of Abdul Shayek looking upwards inside Tara Theatre. The image contains the following text:

"The world is ready for big shifts,
we’re seeing that… I think we have to seize this moment… we really have
to seize this moment" – Abdul Shayek

The Abdul Shayek Directors Fellowship
    There is still an urgent need to support talented creatives to be our next artistic directors. Tara Theatre is a leading voice in advocating and effecting change to address the lack of diversity and representation in the UK theatre sector.

Change is possible.

In the three years Abdul Shayek was Artistic Director of Tara Theatre his impact was huge; championing the voices and stories of those not heard enough on our stages and providing opportunities for countless writers, creatives, actors and young people.

We continue to be inspired by Abdul and we will continue to make change.

Now is the moment. Please join us.
    The Abdul Shayek Directors Fellowship

The Abdul Shayek Directors Fellowship
is an industry-led training and development programme which will equip mid-career directors with the experience and skills they need to take on leadership positions in our theatres. 

The Fellowship will address the underrepresentation of practitioners from global majority and lower socio- economic backgrounds and create a network of industry partners working together to further diversity in artistic leadership. 

Abdul Shayek was a working-class theatre director of Bangladeshi heritage. He was passionate about equality of access into the arts and supporting the next generation of theatre-makers and artistic leaders.

The programme will run in two-year cycles with an initial intake of two directors. It will offer: 

- Associate Director salaried placements at producing theatres
- Ongoing support, advice and development from Tara Theatre
- A comprehensive programme of masterclasses
    The Abdul Shayek Directors Fellowship

- Ongoing mentorship from industry leaders
- A fully funded and resourced production for each recipient

The cost of the two-year programme is £380,000. We are inviting proposals from additional Principal Partners with a suggested initial investment of £30,000. 

Please get in touch with Helen Jeffreys at helen@taratheatre.com for further information.

Principal Partners
Arts Council England
The Space
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    Tara Theatre
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    Feb 28, 2024
    🎉 ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Natasha Kathi-Chandra (@KNatashaChandra) as Artistic Director and Joint CEO of Tara Theatre Read the full story on our website below: taratheatre.com/news/natasha-k…
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    Tara Theatre
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    Aug 5, 2024
    A statement from Tara Theatre
    Tara Theatre are horrified by the violent racism, discrimination, Islamophobia and hatred that has been taking place across the UK this past week. 

We strongly condemn every act of violence, intimidation and harassment directed towards the Global Majority, particularly Muslim, South Asian, Black, Refugee and Asylum-Seeking communities.

Tara Theatre is a UK arts organisation that stands for equality and social justice. We have championed South Asian and Global Majority voices for almost 50 years, creating joyful, political and thought-provoking theatre.
    Tara Theatre was first recognised as a Theatre of Sanctuary in 2023, a space where all people are welcome.

We recognise that this is a time when community and togetherness are essential.  

We will be hosting a two-hour facilitated in-person space this week where we can come together in a safe and supportive environment.  

For information on the event and how to take part, please contact us via DM or at info@taratheatre.com  

We are here, and we are a space for you.
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    Tara Theatre
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    Oct 19, 2023
    We warmly invite you to join us to remember and celebrate the life and career of our extraordinary Artistic Director and friend Abdul Shayek.
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    Tara Theatre
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    Oct 8, 2023
    Tara Theatre are proud and honoured to have won the Digital Innovation Award for our production of AMMA @uk_theatre A huge thank you to the UK Theatre Awards for recognising Abdul Shayek’s trailblazing production mounted on a global scale from the UK to Bangladesh
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    Tara Theatre
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    Aug 7, 2024
    A Collective Statement from @tamashatheatre, @tiatafahodzi, @NewEarthTheatre, @TaraTheatre, @infobeyondface @TalawaTheatreCo Thread 1/2 🧵
    A Collective Statement from
Tamasha
tiata fahodzi  
New Earth Theatre  
Tara Theatre  
Beyond Face  
Talawa Theatre Company
    We believe that everyone has the right to live, work, and enjoy the rich culture of this country without fear or harm.  

Recent outbursts of racist violence across the country run counter to this belief and as a collective of Global Majority led organisations, we want to make our position and our work clear again in the face of these destructive voices of division.  

Our primary concern at this time is to focus on making sure that our artists and audiences have access to spaces that help them feel cared for and safe. This work is not new for us, and this unseen labour has always been a part of what we do.
    However, now it feels more important than ever.  

We would like to offer any artists, creatives, theatre-makers, and freelancers connected to any of our organisations, the opportunity to email, call or request time to share what they might be feeling. We are pooling our resources to ensure that we can offer access to a kind, friendly voice if you need it. Each of our organisations will be holding space for those that need care and connection.
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    Tara Theatre
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    Apr 15, 2024
    Thank you @OlivierAwards for honouring Abdul Shayek in memoriam alongside such a wealth of talent across this industry Sending our love to all those missing these titans of theatre ❤️
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    Olivier Awards
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    Apr 14, 2024
    Each year the Olivier Awards takes a moment to remember those members of the London theatre community who have sadly passed away in the previous year. youtu.be/VLMBGWhnrVI
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    Tara Theatre
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    Nov 8, 2023
    Tara Theatre is seeking an exceptional artistic director and collaborator to join us and to lead the company into its next chapter We look forward to hearing from you Pack and application info: taratheatre.com/about/work-wit…
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    Tara Theatre
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    Feb 9, 2021
    Calling all South Asian producers - we have a lot of exciting projects coming up @Tara_Arts and we would love to hear from you. Please drop us a line with your CV on [email protected]
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    Tara Theatre
    @TaraTheatre
    Apr 28, 2020
    We are recruiting for an Artistic Director and Joint CEO. We’re looking for an inspiring creative leader to run the company alongside our Executive Director. tara-arts.com/about-us/get-i…
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