Tamasha has been discovering and developing emerging artists with major successes including playwright Ayub Khan-Din, whose play 'East is East' went on to be produced as a smash-hit film, paving the way for other Asian stories into the mainstream. It strives to transform theatre to create a space where British Asian talent takes centre-stage.In 2002, Tamasha began to create formal artist development opportunities. These have increased from six placements in the first year to the creation of opportunities for over 50 artists in 2009/10, including directors, designers, actors, writers and visual artists.

From March 2010, Tamasha marks its 21st Birthday with a programme that celebrates the scope of the company’s work, its unique artistic practice, and its vision for the future in an ever-changing Britain. Following Propeller, highlights include The House of Bilquis Bibi, a reworking of Lorca’s classic play, co-produced with Harrogate Theatre (at Hampstead from 22 July to 14 August + touring); the launch of a new networking site; and exciting artistic collaborations in the lead up to 2012.

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