About

Moksha is a performing arts company that crosses disciplines, collaborating with artists across various fields to generate provocative new work.

The word “Moksha” comes from the Sanskrit, meaning release from the cycle of death and rebirth. In this context it suggests that, by changing patterns of thought and behaviour, art can break boundaries. (It also sounds nice.)

Moksha creates small to mid-scale work (both touring and site-specific) incorporating a range of skills, including spoken word/poetry, hip-hop, physical theatre and theatre of the oppressed. We also work with young people and diverse communities by means of a wide range of projects and workshops.

As a company, Moksha is founded upon an ethos of sustainability;
socially, by forging long-lasting partnerships with individuals, communities and organisations; environmentally, by creating work that is as high-impact artistically as it is low-impact ecologically; and economically, by ensuring our work is always popular, entertaining and of such high quality that it will maintain its longevity.

Moksha was initially conceived by Benjamin Mellor, as a vehicle for his work as a writer, performer and educator.