Tell Dem

About 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 (https://tamasha.org.uk/) and supported by Transmission Roundhouse (https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/transmission). 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 (https://soundcloud.com/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.

Publisher

Tamasha supported by Transmission Roundhouse

Category

arts · arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Aug 2022

Latest episode

12 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jun 2025

   S3 Ep8: Exploring Themes and Advocating for Change in Theatre

   Playwright Kimber Lee and director Justine Themen explore recurring themes in their work and discuss strategies for advocating change within theatre institutions, offering valuable lessons for Global Majority theatre makers in this interview.

2. 

   5 Jun 2025

   S3 Ep7: Envisioning Decolonised Theatre - Collaborations, Evolution, and Joy

   Gail Babb and Sameena Hussain envision decolonized theatre, discuss collaborative strategies, and explore inclusivity, offering insights into the future of representation in the industry in this interview episode.

3. 

   29 May 2025

   S3 Ep6: Journeys in Creativity - Stories of Decolonisation and Multidisciplinary Art

   Playwright Rani Moorthy and artist Karim Khan discuss decolonization, multidisciplinary art, and ethical storytelling practices in theatre, offering insights into respectful trauma representation in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Tell Dem

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kimber Lee
• Justine Themen
• Gail Babb
• Sameena Hussain
• Rani Moorthy

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

177,830

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.