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Presented by South Asian Artists in Scotland in association with National Theatre of Scotland and Citizens Theatre

New Sauce Scratch Night

08 Oct 2026

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An evening of fresh ideas and exciting new work from artists of South Asian heritage.

This showcase brings together four artists presenting 10–15 minute pieces of work in development. With no restrictions on genre or theme, the evening celebrates artistic exploration and creates a space for artists to test new ideas and discover what resonates with a live audience.

New Sauce Scratch Night is curated and presented by South Asian Artists in Scotland (SAIS), a grassroots initiative dedicated to championing artists of South Asian heritage through connection, collaboration, and opportunity. Founded by creatives Niloo-Far Khan and Kal Sabir, SAIS seeks to strengthen and amplify South Asian creative voices across Scotland’s cultural landscape.

This event offers an exciting platform for emerging and established artists alike, while inviting audiences to be part of the creative process.

Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre

08 Oct 2026

90 minutes starting at 7.45pm

£5

Content Notes
Content notes may be provided following the selection of the successful submissions

Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
More about our fees

Discounts
A free essential companion is available with an Access Pass

Event details

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An evening of fresh ideas and exciting new work from artists of South Asian heritage.

This showcase brings together four artists presenting 10–15 minute pieces of work in development. With no restrictions on genre or theme, the evening celebrates artistic exploration and creates a space for artists to test new ideas and discover what resonates with a live audience.

New Sauce Scratch Night is curated and presented by South Asian Artists in Scotland (SAIS), a grassroots initiative dedicated to championing artists of South Asian heritage through connection, collaboration, and opportunity. Founded by creatives Niloo-Far Khan and Kal Sabir, SAIS seeks to strengthen and amplify South Asian creative voices across Scotland’s cultural landscape.

This event offers an exciting platform for emerging and established artists alike, while inviting audiences to be part of the creative process.

Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre

08 Oct 2026

90 minutes starting at 7.45pm

£5

Content Notes
Content notes may be provided following the selection of the successful submissions

Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
More about our fees

Discounts
A free essential companion is available with an Access Pass

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Dashaavatar by Aishwarya Patil

Dashaavatar is a Bharatanatyam piece depicting the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Through expressive abhinaya and rhythmic movement, it brings these timeless stories to life, exploring themes of devotion, dharma, and the eternal balance between good and evil

Only Fools and Punjabis by Zara Janjua

Only Fools and Punjabis is the true story of a Pakistani migrant arriving in 1970s Glasgow to build a new life in the second-hand car trade. Through dodgy motors, unlikely friendships, prejudice, pride and hilarious culture clashes, it explores ambition, belonging and what happens when two very different worlds collide.

Uboor(Crossing): Between Departures by Alishan Sohail

Uboor (Crossing): Between Departures explores what happens when we choose to let go of a memory that has shaped us. Rooted in South Asian storytelling, the piece asks: if you could erase one memory forever, would you? And if you did, would you still be the same person or would you lose a part of yourself with it?

these hands are utensils too by Deergha Chennubotla 

A new spoken word piece asking what it means to be close enough to a culture to be mocked for it, yet far enough from its harshest edges to be spared. A poem about privilege, ignorance and the guilt of getting off easy.

Auditorium Space

This show takes place in our Studio Theatre.

The Studio space has retractable seating. There is no handrail, and row A is the only row with level access. Wheelchair users can book a wheelchair position in row A.

Hearing aid induction loops are available.

Venue Information

The Studio Theatre is on the ground floor of the Citizens Theatre.

We have a small car park with four blue badge spaces.

More access information is available in our Visit section