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 touring her award-winning solo show Monster Mum (formerly Forgive Me) in Spring and Autumn 2027. The show is a highly visual, dynamic and funny exploration of modern parenthood coupled with intergenerational neurodiversity, which fuses animation, song and pole performance.
The show previewed at the Lowry in July 2023, performed at Summerhall at Edinburgh Fringe and is undergoing second stage research and development in 2026, prior to touring in Spring and Autumn 2027. The show is produced in association with Actors of Dionysus.
To read an article about this project published in Yorkshire Bylines please click here
To see images from the show please click here
Forthcoming Tour Dates 2027
13 Feb, The Lowry, Salford
15 April, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth
20 & 21 May, The Dance Space, South East Dance
“Shasha is a dazzling, sensuous performer. This inventive reworking has pertinence, conviction and style.”
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE ★★★★★
PROJECTS
MONSTER MUM
Monster Mum (formerly Forgive Me) is a solo show about modern parenthood and intergenerational neurodiversity, which I wrote and perform in. It’s produced in collaboration with Helen Tennison (director and dramaturg) and in association with Actors of Dionysus.
The project is autobiographical and explores my son’s autism diagnosis, his love of gaming and the relationship between the two. It’s also informed by my 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.
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.
Watch the trailer here.
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.”