TARA ARTS GROUP, the only full-time Asian theatre company in this country, attempts to give expression to the Asian experience in Britain through multi-national theatrical traditions. The group's base at the Tara Arts Centre in Wandsworth, London, is also a focal point for emerging Asian arts activities. In today's programme there is a film report from the centre, observing and talking to members of the group as they prepare and rehearse their latest stage production Meet Me (Pyaar Kiya to Darna Kya). The play is based on research into mental illness among Asians and its author JATINDER VERMA and director YOGESH BHATT describe the background to its concept and production. In addition to other stories from the communities, Asian Song Contest winner DOLLY JUTLEY sings a ghazal.
Producer YOUSUF Aziz
Executive producer ASHOK RAMPAL BBC Pebble Mill