Tamasha and Circus space present The Arrival
Co-created by Kristine Landon-Smith and Sita Brahmachari
Based on the illustrated novel by Shaun Tan
Tamasha Theatre Company 2013
Creative Team:
Director Kristine Landon-Smith
Script by Sita Brahmachari
Designer Adam Wiltshire
Choreography Freddie Opoku-Addaie
Visual Design Yeast Culture
Lighting Designer Andy Purves
Composer Felix Cross
Sound Designer Mike Furness
Circus Consultant Glen Stewart
Cast:
Charlie Folorunsho
Antonio Harris
Gisele Edwards
Nektarios Papadopoulos
Antoinette Akodulu
Addis Williams
Jackie Le
Sam Hague
Video by morreaux.co.uk
For more info and booking details: www.tamasha.org.uk/the-arrival
Tour dates: Thur 21 - Sat 23 Mar, The Nuffield Theatre SOUTHAMPTON; Tue 26 - Thur 28 Mar, Belgrade Theatre COVENTRY; Tue 2 - Wed 3 April, Theatre Royal YORK; Fri 5 - Sat 6 April, Northern Stage NEWCASTLE; Tue 9 - Sat 13 April, Jacksons Lane LONDON
Video by Nye Williams & Clare Callan.
Footage from the 2011 student showcase at Circus Space by Richard Maxwell.
Featuring Charlie Folorunsho.
Original illustration by Jane Laurie.
Tamasha Theatre Company 2013
A short film as part of 'Who's Behind the Wheel' digital video project. (http://www.tamasha.org.uk/whos-behind-the-wheel/) Densha, which means 'train' in Japanese, is a glimpse of the efficient trains in fast-paced Tokyo, their passengers, train conductors and operators.
A short film as part of 'Who's Behind the Wheel' digital video project. (http://www.tamasha.org.uk/whos-behind-the-wheel/)
London, UK
Ghulam Hussain is a truck driver from Northern Pakistan, regularly travelling hundreds of miles to transport people and goods across the country. After contracting AIDS, he reminisces and questions his father's teachings about life on the road. Instead of encountering adventure, as promised by his father's truck paintings, Hussain constantly battles with feelings of loneliness, fear and desire that are brought on by spending weeks away from home. Like many other truck drivers, he has developed a drug habit and regularly has sex with prostitutes, hence his present condition. Hussain contemplates suicide but in the end decides that he cannot give up hope. Animation.
A short film as part of 'Who's Behind the Wheel' digital video project. (http://www.tamasha.org.uk/whos-behind-the-wheel/)
Los Angeles, USA
A man develops a deep connection to public transportation as he rides the buses and trains of Los Angeles.
A short film as part of 'Who's Behind the Wheel' digital video project. (http://www.tamasha.org.uk/whos-behind-the-wheel/)
Toronto, Canada
Eye Contact depicts the thoughts that go on inside taxi and bus drivers' heads as they drive. Specifically, why sometimes a driver may seem distanced, not as friendly as you may expect.
A short film as part of 'Who's Behind the Wheel' digital video project. (http://www.tamasha.org.uk/whos-behind-the-wheel/)
London, UK
Robin Langridge is a musician who was once signed to iconic record labels such as Polydor and Atlantic. Sadly, though relatively successful, Robin's music career never brought him enough money to support his growing family, leading him to become a taxi driver: a job that has lasted him over 20 years. This short film examines some of the reasons behind his career choices.
More details: http://www.tamasha.org.uk/snookered/
SNOOKERED
Presented by Tamasha
in association with Oldham Coliseum Theatre
and Bush Theatre
By Ishy Din
Directed by Iqbal Khan
Designed by Ciaran Bagnall
UK Tour to Oldham, Lancaster, Edinburgh, Wolverhampton, Oxford, London and Southampton
2 FEBRUARY - 5 APRIL 2012
On the anniversary of T's death, his four friends meet for a game of pool and a few drinks... Can they put to rest their guilt over his untimely death? Will their friendship survive the final betrayal? Over the course of one night and a game of pool, secrets are revealed and allegiances shift as quickly as drinks are downed.
Ishy Din's play provides a timely window into the lives of these young British Muslims - part of a 'snookered' generation - burdened by cultural expectations yet charged with personal dreams.
Snookered contains strong language and adult themes
Recommended for 16yrs+
Tamasha in association with Oldham Coliseum Theatre and the Bush Theatre present SNOOKERED By Ishy Din
At the Bush Theatre, London 28 Feb - 24 Mar www.tamasha.org.uk/snookered
www.bushtheatre.co.uk/production/snookered/
Full UK TOUR 2 Feb - 5 April
On the sixth anniversary of T's death, his four friends meet as they always do for a game of pool and a few drinks...
As they excavate the past and measure their own lives against T's, secrets are revealed and allegiances shift as quickly as the drinks are downed. Can they put to rest their guilt over T's untimely death? Will their friendship survive the final betrayal?
Tamasha in association with Oldham Coliseum Theatre and the Bush Theatre present SNOOKERED By Ishy Din
UK TOUR 2 Feb - 5 April
BOOK NOW: http://www.tamasha.org.uk/productions/snookered/
On the sixth anniversary of T's death, his four friends meet as they always do for a game of pool and a few drinks...
As they excavate the past and measure their own lives against T's, secrets are revealed and allegiances shift as quickly as the drinks are downed. Can they put to rest their guilt over T's untimely death? Will their friendship survive the final betrayal?
Tamasha presents The Arrival
Full professional production coming in 2012/13
Highlights from the 2nd year student showcase 2011 in collaboration with Circus Space
The Arrival tells the timeless story of migrants leaving everything behind and re-inventing themselves in another country...
Co-created by Kristine Landon-Smith and Sita Brahmachari
Inspired by the graphic novel by Shaun Tan
Directed by Kristine Landon -Smith; Scripted by Sita Brahmachari
Projection / Video Designer: Barry Lewis
Archive recording: Richard Maxwell
Photography: Barry Lewis
Video editing: Mark Morreau
http://www.tamasha.org.uk/the-arrival/
written and performed by Nimmi Harasgama
Meet the irrepressible auntie netta from her first full length show at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011 - part of a cheeky double bill with The Trouble with Asian Men.
auntie netta is the unassumingly funny asylum seeker from Sri Lanka, who tells the bawdy, observational story of her arrival in Britain.
From Hadrian's Wall to 'Venezuelan' bikini waxes and her favourite Portuguese dance to the wonders of Skype, follow Auntie's journey from literature scholar to cleaning lady.
Nimmi Harasgama's one-woman show is a fresh new satire on immigration, politics and Auntie's experience of living in the UK. Auntie Netta's Holiday for Asylum had its first airing at Tamasha's Start Night for emerging artists at Hampstead Theatre in 2009. It then played to roaring success at Battersea Arts Centre's Scratch Festival, before taking part in the Funny Women competition hosted by Shazia Mirza in 2010.
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http://www.tamasha.org.uk/auntie-netta-holiday-for-asylum/
created by Kristine Landon-Smith,
Sudha Bhuchar and Louise Wallinger
Tamasha's cult verbatim comedy returned to The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011 - part of a cheeky double bill with Auntie Netta's Holiday for Asylum.
Macho men or metrosexual guys? Mummy's boys tied to the apron strings or husbands under the thumb? These spirited men have all got roots, so what are they really like behind closed doors?
Created entirely from interviews with members of the public, The Trouble with Asian Men reveals the experiences of British Asian men in their own words.
The show uses a powerful verbatim technique where the original interviews are relayed to and recreated by the actors during the performance to expose the idiosyncrasies of human speech and channel the spirits of the people they represent. The result is a vital, tender and often hilarious insight into lives that surround us everyday.
Since premiering in 2005, The Trouble with Asian Men has played to packed houses across the UK, enjoying two sell-out London runs at artsdepot in 2005 and Soho Theatre in 2006.
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http://www.tamasha.org.uk/productions/the-trouble-with-asian-men/
Video trailer of comedy double bill Auntie Netta + The Trouble With Asian Men from Tamasha at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2011 at the Underbelly, Cowgate, 9.45pm, 15 - 28 August. More info: www.tamasha.org.uk and get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/qSpysI
The Arrival 2013 - Highlights video
Interview with Freddie Opoku-Addaie
Tamasha and Circus space present The Arrival tour 2013: 21 Mar - 13 April
Dream Express by Anuschka Barlas
Myanmar by Alma Dela Pena & Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo
Paris by Alma Dela Pena & Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo
The Trouble with Asian Men 2011
Circus Training - Sarah Kameela Impey
Circus Training - Milton Lopes
Circus Training - Jessica Andrade
Auntie Netta + The Trouble With Asian Men Edinburgh Fringe Trailerette
The Trouble With Asian Men Montage 3 (2006)
