Kali Theatre was founded in 1990 by Rita Wolf and Rukhsana Ahmad to encourage, support and promote new writing by Asian women. It's current Artistic Director is Janet Steel.

Kali has contributed to the development and support of several important new writers. Our connections within the Asian community have made Kali a natural home for women seeking new ways to express and explore the issues and human interest stories of the Diaspora.

We focus on content and ideas as much as on style, aiming to present memorable theatre events based on challenging and innovative ideas. We seek out strong individual voices that can create compelling drama. No idea is too small, no statement too large. Kali aims to present the distinct perspective and experience of Asian women to people from all backgrounds and to celebrate that richness and diversity.

Of all the new plays by British Asian woman playwrights presented since 1988 in the UK, nearly a third have been presented by Kali and of the plays by new writers, over 75% were presented by Kali.