CREATIVE ASSISTANT Part-time | 2 days per week (16 hours) Start date: April Application deadline: 13 February Interviews: 20 February ABOUT KALI THEATRE Kali Theatre develops and presents thought-provoking, contemporary theatre by women and non-binary writers of South Asian descent. We seek out and nurture talented writers, bringing their experiences and stories to audiences from […]

Photo Credit: Tami Aftab   Aisha is an award-winning British Pakistani playwright & theatre-maker who has created ground-breaking work recognised by Amnesty International and a Scotsman Fringe First. Chair Alison McFadyen says “I’m delighted to welcome Aisha to the Kali family. I believe she will bring an exciting and bold artistic vision, with a deep […]

DISCOVERY BRADFORD  Kali Theatre’s free writing programme for aspiring female and non-binary playwrights of South Asian descent is coming to Bradford’s Theatre In The Mill    In the past Kali Theatre has partnered with Hampstead Theatre, Leeds Playhouse, Theatre503, London Pleasance Theatre, Oldham Coliseum Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Leicester Curve. Now they have teamed up […]

KALI THEATRE is recruiting… We are looking for an Assistant Director for our Autumn 2025 production of  Period Parrrty by Gayathiri Kamalakanthan. Director – Gitika Buttoo  A co-production with Soho Theatre, Dean Street for their Upstairs Studio.  Previous experience of directing or working in a rehearsal room on new theatre work is essential.   Responsibilities […]

KALI THEATRE is recruiting… ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Kali Theatre is seeking a bold, visionary Artistic Director to lead the company’s next exciting chapter. For over 30 years Kali Theatre has championed new theatre writing for women writers of South Asian heritage. We develop and present thought-provoking contemporary work that reflects and challenges our world today. As […]

Kali is looking for two exceptional short scripts that explore the theme of Climate Crisis. We’re looking for bold, original, thought-provoking writing to be developed into a 20 minute play and presented at a Climate Theatre Festival we are producing with other global majority theatre companies in March 2025.   Selected writers will be offered: […]

Share our bright and spacious office in The Albany – Deptford’s bustling theatre, arts and community hub. There are 3 desk spaces available as well an area with sofas and a coffee table.  It’s bright and airy – big windows and high ceilings.  The office is on the first floor, there is an accessible lift. […]

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – King Troll Kali Theatre is looking for an Assistant Director We are looking for an Assistant Director for our Autumn 2024 production of King Troll by Sonali Bhattacharyya – A chilling dystopian tale about the corrosive impact of state racism and the monster within two migrant sisters. (Finalist Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2023). […]

Kali is thrilled to welcome the internationally acclaimed novelist Kamila Shamsie as our new patron. We look forward to sharing our future work and continuing to celebrate the achievements of South Asian women writers across the UK and beyond. “It’s an honour to have my name attached, as Patron, to the ground breaking Kali Theatre, […]

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