Shamama Fatima

Shamama Fatima (she/her) is a Pakistani theatre director and actor based in Edinburgh. Her work centres around emotionally-driven, socially resonant storytelling, often living at the intersection of memory, intimacy, and identity. With a background in both performance and direction, she is committed to creating work that sparks dialogue and fosters empathy.

She is currently the Assistant Director on The Mountaintop at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, supported by the Federation of Scottish Theatre Assistant Director Bursary.