Tell Dem

Tell Dem

TELL DEM is where global majority movers and shakers reflect and critique work that lies across our cultural spectrum, using it to unpack connected, contemporary issues and dissect the affairs rooted in our respective cultures. Hosted by Tamasha and supported by Transmission Roundhouse. Season One is hosted by South London Producer, Tobi Kyeremateng. Season Two features guest presenters including Sharmaine Lovegrove, Mei Mac and Jude Christian. Music by @PrinceLatir. Season Three is hosted by directors Gitika Buttoo (she/her) and Beth Kapila (she/her) who will dig deep into Tamasha's ground-breaking intervention dedicated to decolonial practices in theatre: SHIFT.

Episodes

S3 Ep8: Exploring Themes and Advocating for Change in Theatre

June 12, 2025 • 44 mins
Join Kimber Lee and Justine Themen as they delve into the recurring themes in their work and why these issues are significant to them. We discuss the challenges they've faced when advocating for better practices within theatre institutions and strategies for addressing resistance to necessary changes. They share valuable lessons learned from past projects and how these experiences shape their current approach to making theatre. Fin...
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S3 Ep7: Envisioning Decolonised Theatre - Collaborations, Evolution, and Joy

June 5, 2025 • 52 mins
Guests Gail Babb and Sameena Hussain join us as we explore their visions of decolonised theatre—how it looks, feels, and differs from the current industry landscape. We discuss the qualities they seek in collaborators and strategies for building teams that align with their artistic vision and values. Delving into the debate on whether location should impact artistic opportunities, we envision the future of the industry in terms of ...
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S3 Ep6: Journeys in Creativity - Stories of Decolonisation and Multidisciplinary Art 

May 29, 2025 • 51 mins
Join Karim Khan and Rani Moorthy as they share insights into their creative processes for developing theatre, their approaches to storytelling and character development, and examples of successful decolonising practices they've witnessed or been a part of. We delve into the complexities of storytelling and the ethical considerations around representing others' stories, explore the value of multidisciplinary art in the UK context, a...
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S3 Ep5: Inspiration and Integration - Empowering Global Majority Artists

May 22, 2025 • 47 mins
Episode Five sees two incredible humans, Milli Bhatia and Mojisola Adebayo, discuss their sources of inspiration, the integration of cultural backgrounds and personal experiences into their work, and the necessary structural changes to better serve Global Majority artists. We also explore the impact of decentralising dramaturgy and literary departments and reflect on career-changing advice that has shaped their creative journeys. 
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S3 Ep4: Rediscovery and Revolution - The Future of Theatre 

May 15, 2025 • 55 mins
In this episode, Testament and Jay Zorenti Nakhid join us to discuss the fundamental role of rediscovering one's history and culture in the movement for decolonisation. We explore the dream model for theatre, sources of joy, the implications of the term 'Global Majority,' and whether the location of your work matters. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about the future of theatre. 
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S3 Ep3: Leading the Way - Redefining Success in Theatre

May 8, 2025 • 48 mins
Kane Husbands and Nathan Powell join us to explore the concept of leadership in theatre, the challenges of 'serving' artists and audiences, personal definitions of success, and their goals. We also delve into examples of quality work and discuss what they enjoy making in the ever-evolving theatre landscape. 
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S3 Ep1: Decolonise and Dismantle - Creating Spaces to Dream 

May 1, 2025 • 50 mins
We kick-off the new season with Tamasha’s Artistic Director, Pooja Ghai, and legendary director and maker Dermot Daly. Join us as we unpack the meanings and implications of decolonial practices in theatre, explore whether Global Majority artists have the spaces to dream and develop, highlight exemplary practices in the industry, and discuss the importance of setting boundaries to protect creative spaces. 
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S3 Ep2: Literary Learnings - The Impact on Global Storytelling

May 1, 2025 • 48 mins
In this episode, we discuss whether the British theatre scene is overly literary and how this focus affects the development of global forms of storytelling in the UK. Filled with epic insights from guests Vinay Patel and Izzy Rabey; you don’t want to miss this one. 
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S3: Introducing Season 3 of Tell Dem

April 17, 2025 • 55 secs
Welcome to a very special Season Three of TELL DEM – the podcast from Tamasha by Global Majority artists and practitioners.  Following the success of two incredible seasons, we are back with two new hosts, directors Gitika Buttoo (she/her) and Beth Kapila (she/her) who will dig deep into Tamasha's ground-breaking intervention dedicated to decolonial practices in theatre: SHIFT.   Lock in to TELL DEM for inspiring stories, candi...
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S2 Ep6: The War on Woke

November 16, 2022 • 60 mins
Publishing powerhouse and managing director of Dialogue Books, Sharmaine Lovegrove, presents episode 6 - The War on Woke. Alongside guests Chino Odimba (writer and Artistic Director of Tiata Fahodzi) and Melz Owusu (artist, activist, academic and founder of the Free Black University), they discuss Wokeness, cancel culture, and its impact on theatre, arts and culture - all in 50 minutes! They take a special look at Zodwa Nyoni’...
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S2 Ep5: Muslim and the Media

October 26, 2022 • 47 mins
For Episode Five we take an in-depth and personal look at the current representations that are widely seen and accepted in the Media today about the Religion of Islam and those who are Muslim. Writer and broadcaster, Yassmin Abdel-Magied hosts and is joined by Joint CEO of Shubbak, Alia Alzougbi, and writer and filmmaker, Elias Suhail. They delve into the complexities of misrepresentation before further exploring the text, Mus...
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S2 Ep4: What does it mean to be mixed race in Britain today

October 19, 2022 • 45 mins
British-Malaysian-Chinese-Manx writer, director, maker and sometimes-performer, Jude Christian, hops into the host seat this week. She’s joined by actor Jassa Ahluwalia and Blue Peter presenter, Richie Driss. The trio explore what it means to identify as Mixed Race in Britian today, with personal and professional experiences and how those experiences have shaped them today. There’s also a deep dive into Jassa’s TED Talk, Both ...
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S2 Ep3: Absence of North African voices in British Theatre/Arts

October 12, 2022 • 43 mins
For Episode Three we have Algerian-British storyteller, Roann Hassani McCloskey in the host seat. Joining Roann is actor, singer and voice over artist Nadia Nadif, and together they explore the absence of North African voices in the Arts sector - in particular those of the Maghreb. They delve into the world of British Theatre and the lack of North African stories available to us on those stages. The conversation also takes a d...
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S2 Ep2: What is it to be Queer and Asian in Britain?

October 5, 2022 • 47 mins
Episode Two invites powerhouse Mei Mac as guest presenter, with multidisciplinary artist, Shiva Raichandani and critic and dramaturg, Frey Kwa Hawking. The trio give us insightful views on reviewing work in the arts, making work centred around joy, all things being queer in Britian, what it means to be Asian, holistic storytelling and honouring specificity. The conversation delves deep into the films created by Shiva, Peach Pa...
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S2 Ep1: Permanent Black Spaces in the Arts

September 28, 2022 • 45 mins
Episode One welcomes back South London's finest, Tobi Kyeremateng, as its guest presenter. Tobi’s joined by award-winning poet, playwright and curator, Inua Ellams, and artist and spatial practitioner, Amahra Spence. They talk about creative expression in the arts, what it means to exist in different spaces, shi**ing swans, friendship, radical honesty, choice, creating work that makes you feel good and the joy in making that w...
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S2: Series 2 Trailer

September 26, 2022 • 50 secs
Following the success of Season One, we're back with new and important themes, including Muslim and the Media, Permanent Black Spaces in the Arts, The War on Woke, and What it Means to be Mixed Race in Britain Today. Featuring a plethora of incredible guests, including Sharmine Lovegrove, Mei Mac, Shiva Raichandani, Nadia Nadif, Richie Driss, Jude Christian and many more. 

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S1 Ep4: Trauma for Breakfast

August 24, 2022 • 47 mins
Episode Four features performance artist & producer Louisa Robbin, poet & performer Jeremiah ‘SugarJ’ Brown, and writer-performer Rumi Woolf. They discuss why and how trauma is central to their work, what they do to practice self-care as a performer, implicating audiences in intimate spaces and a demonic Peppa Pig.  
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S1 Ep3: Who Owns The Rainbow

August 17, 2022 • 48 mins
Episode Three features multidisciplinary artist Jacob V Joyce and actor & co-founder of Blacktress UK Cherrelle Skeete. They discuss star signs, whether work by LGBTQIA+ folk is inherently activist, the language around HIV, protecting safe spaces for QTIPOC, and the differences between performance art created by white and Black & brown artists.  
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S1 Ep2: I Don't Wanna Look Like You

August 10, 2022 • 37 mins
On Episode Two is theatre and film producer Tuyet Van Huynh, and PhD researcher & Goldsmiths associate lecturer Miranda Armstrong. They talk about authentic representation within arts and media, democratising access to academia and the stigma around single parenthood.  
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S1 Ep1: Swans Are Just Conservative Ducks

August 10, 2022 • 44 mins
Episode One features presenter and producer Scully, and theatre director Balisha Karra. They talk class within the arts, social mobility, who gets to be a 'critic', and how to get a games console for £8. 
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