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We create politically charged, innovative theatre, exploring the world through a South Asian lens

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"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

06.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sweetmeats playwright, Karim Khan and director, Natasha Kathi-Chandra sat down to talk about the inspiration behind the play.

🎭 Bush Theatre
πŸ—“οΈ 7 Feb – 21 March
🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio
A Tara Theatre & Bush Theatre co-production.

πŸŽ₯ Filmed and edited by Hamza Boujelouah

06.03.2026 12:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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
πŸ—“οΈ 7 Feb – 21 March
A Tara Theatre & Bush Theatre co-production.

Filmed & edited by Hamza Boujelouah

18.02.2026 14:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Sweetmeats πŸŽ‰

🎭 Bush Theatre
πŸ—“οΈ 7 Feb – 21 March
A Tara Theatre and Bush Theatre co-production.

Photography by Craig Fuller.

16.02.2026 15:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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
πŸ“† 7 Feb - 21 Mar

A Tara Theatre and Bush Theatre co-production.
Filmed & edited by Hamza Boujelouah

10.02.2026 10:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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General Manager – Tara Theatre

Join the Tara Theatre team! We're looking for an experienced General Manager to work with our supportive, ambitious team.

Apply by 9 Feb here: taratheatre.com/about/work-w...

06.02.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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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✨ 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
πŸ“† 7 Feb - 21 March
🎭 Bush Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: www.bushtheatre.co.uk/event/sweetm...

05.01.2026 11:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PSA: this is a shout out to all freelancers that were a part of Tara Theatre this year (110 to be precise! πŸ’₯)

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.

πŸ“Έ by Adam Razvi

17.12.2025 17:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's to the many people behind the scenes at Tara Theatre πŸŽ‰ !

A shout out to our wonderful welcome team, creatives, technical and administrative staff!

πŸ“Έ by Adam Razvi

15.12.2025 16:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β˜•

FREE tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/myn...

03.12.2025 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ 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

28.11.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Dream of Theresa May – Tara Theatre

🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

Photo credit: @adam.razvi

28.11.2025 14:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎟️ 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...

28.11.2025 14:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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
πŸ“† 5 Dec, 1PM
🎟️ FREE tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/myn...

27.11.2025 09:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ˜‰ πŸ”₯).

I DREAM OF THERESA MAY
🎭 Tara Theatre
πŸ—“οΈ 17 Nov – 29 Nov
🎟️ TicketsL taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

πŸŽ₯ Filmed and edited by Hamza Boujelouah

26.11.2025 17:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎟️ 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
πŸ—“οΈ 17 Nov – 29 Nov
🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

26.11.2025 11:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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
πŸ—“οΈ 17 Nov – 29 Nov
🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

πŸŽ₯ Filmed and edited by Hamza Boujelouah

23.11.2025 15:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for I Dream of Theresa May πŸ”₯

I DREAM OF THERESA MAY
🎭 Tara Theatre
πŸ—“οΈ 17 Nov – 29 Nov
🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

Photo credit: @adam.razvi

22.11.2025 11:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ 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.

21.11.2025 17:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“† 5 December, 1PM
🎟️ FREE tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/myn...

21.11.2025 10:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "A whip-smart piece of queer political satire." - The Stage

We're so proud of the whole Dream Team and this review from @thestageuk πŸ”₯

Catch it while you can!

I DREAM OF THERESA MAY
🎭 Tara Theatre
πŸ—“οΈ 17 Nov – 29 Nov
🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio.

Photo credit: @adam.razvi

20.11.2025 16:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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"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'".

πŸŽ™οΈ In-Conversation: Playwright Vivek Nityananda and Director Natasha Kathi-Chandra

I Dream of Theresa May is now open! taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

18.11.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Dream of Theresa May – Tara Theatre

Under two weeks before my #play hits the stage @taratheatre.com ! Can't wait!
Come see it if you're in London- it'll be great to have tons of people there.

Book here: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

A video of me wittering on about the play in the post below ⬇️

#theatre #newWriting #immigration

05.11.2025 17:58 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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Story Catchers: Uncover Wandsworth's Hidden Heritage - Welcome to Wandsworth Are you a young creative (18-25) with a passion for storytelling and community heritage? Apply to join the Story Catchers by Thu 6 Novmber.

A brilliant (and paid!) opportunity from our friends at the London Borough of Culture Wandsworth!

And applications close tomorrow, so make sure you apply in time!

welcometowandsworth.com/news/story-c...

05.11.2025 10:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎩 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...

03.11.2025 11:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

31.10.2025 13:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ 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
πŸ—“οΈ 17 Nov – 29 Nov
🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

29.10.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"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."

πŸŽ™οΈ In-Conversation: Vivek Nityananda & Natasha Kathi-Chandra

taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

28.10.2025 12:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Dream Team assemble! πŸŽ‰

We are thrilled to welcome the cast and creatives of I Dream of Theresa May to Tara Theatre to start rehearsals, beginning with a read-through in our gorgeous main house 😍

I DREAM OF THERESA MAY
🎭 Tara Theatre
πŸ—“οΈ 17 Nov – 29 Nov
🎟️ Tickets: taratheatre.com/whats-on/i-d...

27.10.2025 13:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0