Tamsin Shasha is a British/Arabic theatre-maker, writer and physical performer.
She is Artistic Director of Actors of Dionysus (aod) and conceived, co-devised and produced the award winning aerial drama Everything I See I Swallow
She is currently developing a new solo show called Forgive Me, exploring autism, adhd and gaming, which fuses animation, song and pole performance.
The show previewed at the Lowry in July 2023 and is undergoing second stage research and development in 2025 and 2026, prior to premiering at Brighton Fringe in 2026
For further details about this project and support the Forgive Me Crowdfunder please click here
To read an article about this project published in Yorkshire Bylines please click here
To see images from the Lowry pilot please click here
“Shasha is a dazzling, sensuous performer. This inventive reworking has pertinence, conviction and style.”
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE ★★★★★
PROJECTS
FORGIVE ME
Forgive Me is a show about autism, adhd and gaming, which is written and performed by Tamsin Shasha in collaboration with Helen Tennison (director and co-deviser).
The project is autobiographical and explores her son’s autism diagnosis, his love of gaming and the relationship between the two. It’s also informed by her own late adhd diagnosis.
Featuring curated animation, song and pole performance the play navigates the mother’s journey to understand her son’s diagnosis and the fundamental role that the virtual world plays in his life, all the while coming to terms with her own neurodiversity.
You can support this project through its crowdfunding page.
EVERYTHING I SEE
I SWALLOW
Double award winning show ‘Everything I See I Swallow’ premiered at Summerhall as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019.
Commissioned by The Lowry, the play explores themes of female empowerment, sexuality and feminism.
SCOTSMAN ‘FRINGE FIRST’ WINNER 2019
BROADWAY WORLD ‘BEST CIRCUS/PHYSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION’ EDINBURGH FRINGE 2019
REVIEWS
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THE LOWRY
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FORGIVE ME
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“Forgive Me” is a remarkable theatrical Tour de Force…physical theatre with real heart and intelligence”.
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THE INDEPENDENT
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EVERYTHING I SEE I SWALLOW
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“A gorgeous evocation of intergenerational schism and mutual understanding.”
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FRINGE REVIEW
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HELEN
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“So many ravishing moments… Astonishing and unforgettable… this is highly, highly recommended production.”
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THE TIMES
ROBERT DAWSON SCOTT
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BACCHIC
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“Thoughtful and intelligent, (Tamsin) Shasha has the acting as well as the rope skills, a most unusual and rewarding hour.”