Tamasha Is Inviting Applications For

Tamasha is inviting applications for ‘Small Lives Global Ties’ Writer’s Group

February – May 2011

Tamasha is looking for ten experienced writers to join a new writers group for a period of 4 months to collectively explore and feed into a central theme running through our current projects - ‘small lives, global ties’.

This opportunity is open to artists from all cultural backgrounds. For details on how to apply see below. Deadline for applications: 31st January, 5pm.

It is hoped that by collectively examining this theme, the writers group shall pioneer writings that succeed in demonstrating the complexities of contemporary British culture by focusing upon that which is particular. Tamasha is keen to provide a space to develop personal, nuanced voices, yet reach outwards to the broader theatrical and political landscape.

This opportunity is open to all writers who have experience of writing for performance (poets, playwrights/scriptwriters, lyricists, etc.), however you must be able to demonstrate your capacity for culturally specific writing, in its broadest sense.

Collaboration Writers forming the group shall contribute in informing the direction of work explored, whilst also being lead by Tamasha’s Associate Artists Avaes Mohammad (playwright, poet, performer) and Kuldip Powar (film-maker). This collaboration shall engage in a call and response with the writer’s group, providing audio/visual as well as text based provocations, seeking to creatively ignite writer’s responses through alternative means. As well as leading the writer’s group, Avaes and Kuldip shall also be embarking upon a creative collaboration of their own exploring the same theme and as such will be sharing the results of their partnership amongst members of the writers group. Web-presence in the form of a blog shall be created to document and share work with one another and also facilitate creative conversations between members.

What will be achieved from the writer’s group:  A focused opportunity to lead and create new work amidst a peer-supported network.  Exploration of video and other art forms to provide new ways by which to approach writing for performance.  Encourage greater collaboration, exchange, networking and dialogue between writers who share similar approaches and ideas.  To culminate with a high quality showcase event, with a public audience as well as invited industry professionals.  To deepen an understanding of the cultural context and critical debates around the BME sector, from artists’ perspectives.  To develop writing that is rooted in the culturally specific yet able to resonate amongst all.  To create a sustainable legacy.

Practicalities: A commitment to meet upon a fortnightly basis is sought from all applicants as of mid-February, culminating in a showcase event in May. Tamasha’s offices are located in London, SE1.

Contd. HOW TO APPLY:

The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 31st January at 5pm. You will also need to be available to attend a short interview week commencing 7 February at Tamasha’s central London offices.

To be considered, please submit:

 A written proposal (maximum 2 pages) which refers to the aims of the writers group and should include a description and outline of: 1. Why you are interested in joining the writer’s group 2. What you think you could bring to the collaborative process 3. How your work relates to the theme of cultural specificity  A current CV  A recent sample/portion of your writing (no longer than 5 pages)  Data and Equal Opportunities Forms – see below

Applications should be typed and sent for the attention of Orlagh Woods to [email protected] with “Small Lives Global Ties Writers Group” in the subject line, or to Orlagh Woods, Tamasha, Unit 220 Great Guildford Business Square, 30 Great Guildford Street, London, SE1 0HS.

NB: Submitted material will only be returned if requested and with the submission of a SAE

If you have any further questions or queries, please contact Felicity at the office on 020 7633 2270 or [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application.

With best wishes,

Orlagh

Orlagh Woods Curator, Tamasha Developing Artists Tamasha Theatre Company

Tamasha Developing Artists gratefully acknowledges financial support from the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama and Friends and Patrons of Tamasha.

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