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

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

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

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

The Othello Project is created by English Touring Theatre with support from Amal, a Said Foundation project. Award-winning London-based journalist, public speaker and educator Abdul-Rehman Malik hosts.

Each week we’ll be responding to Richard Twyman’s production of Othello running at Wiltons Music Hall, from 16th May- 3rd June. This week’s episode is titled Othello for Our Times where we’ll be talking to Richard Twyman, Artistic Director of English Touring Theatre, and director of Othello and Jerry Brotton, professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary University & author of This Orient Isle.

The music used is Dowager by Anna Meredith, from the album Varmints. This is available on Spotify & iTunes now.

The Othello Project is created by English Touring Theatre with support from Amal, a Said Foundation project. Award-winning London-based journalist, public speaker and educator Abdul-Rehman Malik hosts.

Each week we’ll be responding to Richard Twyman’s production of Othello running at Wiltons Music Hall, from 16th May- 3rd June. This week’s episode is titled Inside the Soul of Moor where we’ll be talking to Abraham Popoola on playing the titular role in Twyman’s production.

The music used is Dowager by Anna Meredith, from the album Varmints. This is available on Spotify & iTunes now.

The Othello Project is created by English Touring Theatre with support from Amal, a Said Foundation project. Award-winning London-based journalist, public speaker and educator Abdul-Rehman Malik hosts.

Each week we’ll be responding to Richard Twyman’s production of Othello running at Wiltons Music Hall, from 16th May- 3rd June. This week’s episode is titled The Secret History of the Moors where we’ll be talking to Matthew Carr (Author of Blood and Faith: The Purging of Muslim Spain).

The music used is Dowager by Anna Meredith, from the album Varmints. This is available on Spotify & iTunes now.

The Othello Project is created by English Touring Theatre with support from Amal, a Said Foundation project. Award-winning London-based journalist, public speaker and educator Abdul-Rehman Malik hosts.

Each week we’ll be responding to Richard Twyman’s production of Othello running at Wiltons Music Hall, from 16th May- 3rd June. This week’s episode is titled The Cultural Impact of Othello Today where we’ll be talking to Tanya Muneera Williams (member of Poetic Pilgrimage), Humera Khan, Fatuma Khaireh (playwright and poet), Remona Aly (journalist.

The music used is Dowager by Anna Meredith, from the album Varmints. This is available on Spotify & iTunes now.