TAMASHA TALES is a new series of commissioned short pieces, which celebrates global storytelling and cultural intersectionality through multi-disciplinary artistic collaboration.

Folk tales, myths and fairy tales bridge the gap between our childhood and adulthood and for that reason they continue to resonate and endure generation after generation. Ultimately, these stories reflect upon and teach us about the human condition which transcends all other differences. Adapted, revised and transformed in each telling, they remain accessible through our rich oral, visual and written histories.

Tamasha Tales is an opportunity for a broad range of artists to interpret a Global Majority folk tale, whilst responding to current social political contexts.

Testament is an acclaimed writer, rapper and Guinness world record breaking human beatboxer. His work ranges from spoken word poetry, playwrighting and composition, to essay writing, live beatbox show to radio presenting. 

afshan d’souza-lodhi was born in Dubai and forged in Manchester. She is a writer of scripts and poetry. Her work has been performed and translated into numerous languages across the world.

Noor and the fallen son 

When a midnight ritual to chase away jinn wakes her neighbour Daniel, Noor sparks a connection that burns through superstition, desire, and generational curses. This is a contemporary love story that plays with myth, fire and the shadow of the Iblis.