The Othello Project

A poem by Rakaya Esime Fetuga in response to Othello

Poet Rakaya Esime Fetuga (2018 Roundhouse Poetry Slam Winner and one quarter of Nana Collective)was commissioned by ETT and Amal to write a response piece to Othello as part of The Othello Project. The Othello Project is created by English Touring Theatre and is kindly supported by Amal (a programme of the Saïd Foundation)

The Othello Project, Series 2, Episode #5: Othello's Next Journey

In its second series, The Othello Project seeks to explore the themes of Othello in contemporary Britain, empowering Muslim journalists and interlocutors to tell the story of Othello through the exploration of race, class, masculinity, gender and belonging. Its goal is to bridge the gap between the production and the way it influences the way we see and understand the world today – and vice versa. Journalist and broadcaster Remona Aly hosts. In this final episode, we'll hear what the journey meant for Aina and Remona, what they learned about modern Britain and whether they see Othello differently. We will hear Tanya Muneera Williams’ final poetic response to the production and look ahead to Dubai. And to finish our series of essays, executive producer and creative advisor Abdul Rehman Malik offers his thoughts. The Othello Project is created by English Touring Theatre and is kindly supported by Amal (a programme of the Saïd Foundation). Music played (Creative Commons): Tours - Enthusiast Vincent Augustus - Woah Black Ant - 5 Piece nisei23 - Drowned in Space nisei 23 - 303

The Othello Project, Series 2, Episode #4: Class and Power

In its second series, The Othello Project seeks to explore the themes of Othello in contemporary Britain, empowering Muslim journalists and interlocutors to tell the story of Othello through the exploration of race, class, masculinity, gender and belonging. Its goal is to bridge the gap between the production and the way it influences the way we see and understand the world today – and vice versa. Journalist and broadcaster Remona Aly hosts. In this fourth episode, we'll explore the theme of class and power. Aina Khan speaks to the Green Party Mayor of Sheffield to explore the idea of who has economic power and who doesn’t. Drawing comparisons to Othello's Venice, she'll ask whether people seek to defend their class and protect what they have. We'll also hear the essay from playwright and writer Rabiah Hussain who contemplates her own class and identity after the Brexit vote. The Othello Project is created by English Touring Theatre and is kindly supported by Amal (a programme of the Saïd Foundation). Music played (Creative Commons): Tours - Enthusiast Vincent Augustus - Woah Black Ant - 5 Piece nisei23 - Drowned in Space nisei23 - 303

The Othello Project, Series 2, Episode #3: Patriarchy and its Discontents

In its second series, The Othello Project seeks to explore the themes of Othello in contemporary Britain, empowering Muslim journalists and interlocutors to tell the story of Othello through the exploration of race, class, masculinity, gender and belonging. Its goal is to bridge the gap between the production and the way it influences the way we see and understand the world today – and vice versa. Journalist and broadcaster Remona Aly hosts. In this third episode, we'll explore the theme of masculinity and patriarchy as exemplified by Othello’s Venice. Speaking to activists from Speakers Corner Collective and poet Mohammed Mohammed, Remona asks whether there's a similar toxic masculinity at play in Britain today? How do young female activists and community workers navigate, challenge and overcome systems of male domination? The Othello Project is created by English Touring Theatre and is kindly supported by Amal (a programme of the Saïd Foundation). Music played (Creative Commons): Tours - Enthusiast Vincent Augustus - Woah Lee Rosevere - Everywhere Yung Kartz - Liz Lee Rosevere - All the Answers nisei23 - 303

The Othello Project, Series 2, Episode #2: Belonging

In its second series, The Othello Project seeks to explore the themes of Othello in contemporary Britain, empowering Muslim journalists and interlocutors to tell the story of Othello through the exploration of race, class, masculinity, gender and belonging. Its goal is to bridge the gap between the production and the way it influences the way we see and understand the world today – and vice versa. Journalist and broadcaster Remona Aly hosts. In this second episode, journalist Aina Khan meets up with poet Tanya Muneera Williams, as she leads one one of her workshops accompanying the play. We'll hear the voices of Muslim women on the theme of belonging. We'll also hear from director Richard Twyman and the the cast, as well as the essay from activist and community organiser Humera Khan, who reflects on what it really means to belong. The Othello Project is created by English Touring Theatre and is kindly supported by Amal (a programme of the Saïd Foundation). Music played (Creative Commons): Tours - Enthusiast Black Ant - 5 Piece Audiobinger - Rock Bottom Vincent Augustus - Woah nisei23 - Drowned in Space