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Podcast

We Need New Stories

11 episodesLatest Apr 21, 2023
EnglishFictionDramaArtsPerforming Arts
We Need New Stories is a series of 9 short new audio stories inspired by oral history interviews of Zimbabwean-born residents living in Nottingham. Everyone featured in the oral histories were interviewed on camera in October 2022 by young people from the African diaspora. The resulting stories have been dramatised by playwright Zodwa Nyoni and recorded by actors. You can view the original oral history interviews on each of the episode pages on Fifth Word's Website and in person at Nottingham Local Studies Library. The series also contains a bonus episode featuring an interview between playwright Zodwa Nyoni and director Anastasia Osei-Kuffour about the making of these audio stories. All episodes are available for free on major listening platforms. Some stories contain sensitive subject matter including references to violence and racism. This project has been supported by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, Nottingham Playhouse and The Space.

Episodes

  1. Bonus episode featuring the playwright Zodwa Nyoni in conversation with the director of the WE NEED NEW STORIES Podcast Anastasia Osei-Kuffour

    In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an intergenerational oral history project that runs along…

    E1026:41
  2. Nicolle’s Story; LOVING PEOPLE FROM A DISTANCE by Zodwa Nyoni

    This episode contains references to racial violence. In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an i…

    E904:27
  3. Magline's story: A SECOND CLASS CITIZEN by Zodwa Nyoni

    This episode contains references to racism. In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an intergener…

    E815:17
  4. Lawrence's & Nyaradzai's story: AS FATE WOULD HAVE IT by Zodwa Nyoni

    This episode contains references to racism. In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an intergener…

    E719:48
  5. Ritah’s story: Dear Ritah by Zodwa Nyoni

    This episode contains references to racism. In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an intergener…

    E612:19
  6. Munashe’s Story: KEEPING NOTES by Zodwa Nyoni

    In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an intergenerational oral history project that runs along…

    E509:37
  7. Vinnie’s Story: IT WAS IN LOVE I WAS CREATED by Zodwa Nyoni

    This episode contains references to violence and racism. In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is…

    E411:19
  8. Thulani’s Story: THE QUIET ONE LEFT IN THE LOUDEST WAY by Zodwa Nyoni

    This episode contains references to violence. In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an intergen…

    E311:00
  9. Ken’s Story: THE KARATE MASTER’S SON HAS BIG DREAMS by Zodwa Nyoni

    In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an intergenerational oral history project that runs along…

    E209:51
  10. Blessing’s Story: A CHITUNGWIZA BOY by Zodwa Nyoni

    In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an intergenerational oral history project that runs along…

    E102:59
  11. IntroductionTrailer

    The Introduction for We Need New Stories. In partnership with Nottingham City Libraries and funded by the National Lottery’s Heritage Fund, “We Need New Stories” is an intergenera…

    01:25
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