Shamama Fatima (she/her) is a Pakistani theatre director and actor based in Edinburgh. Her work blends metaphorical and experimental storytelling, often rooted in memory, intimacy, and identity. With a background in both performance and direction, Shamama creates emotionally driven, socially resonant work that sparks dialogue and fosters empathy.

She recently served as Assistant Director on The Mountaintop at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, supported by the Federation of Scottish Theatre Assistant Director Bursary. Previously, she was a Creative Resident Artist with TEMPER Theatre, developing work that explored cultural memory and personal history.

Directing credits include Liminal (The Crunch Collective), Is It Not Cold? (The Gateway Festival, The Dracume Company), and Nifty, Haud Yer Wheesht! (Short Attention Span Theatre). Assistant Director credits include Lewis Capaldi Goes Tropical (A Play, A Pie and A Pint).

Upcoming projects include Nature-Based Solutions (Not So Nice! Theatre Company) and Play On (Edinburgh Fringe 2025).