Council leader pays visit to key Wandsworth cultural venue
Published: Friday, March 8, 2024
Leader of Wandsworth Council Simon Hogg went to Tara Theatre today (March 8) to watch a rehearsal of a new production and offer the council’s continued support for the bold and innovative work it creates.
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The visit comes as Wandsworth waits to hear if its bid to become London Borough of Culture 2025 is successful. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will announce his decision on Monday.
Tara in Earlsfield is the UK’s only South Asian theatre organisation to own its own venue and has played a key role in the lives of many people in Wandsworth and across London. It recently appointed a new Artistic Director and Joint CEO, Natasha Kathi-Chandra.
Wandsworth Council continues to work with Tara and the GLA to help it deliver projects that benefit the local community, including work with sanctuary seekers.
Simon Hogg watched rehearsals for Silence, a play focused on communal storytelling presenting a shared history inspired by the remarkable personal testimonies of people who lived through the last days of the British Raj.
He said: “The work Tara does is unique and very important and It’s fascinating to come here today and see rehearsals in action.
“Tara is one of the many brilliant arts and cultural institutions in Wandsworth that will be a key partner should we win London Borough of Culture 2025.”