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We Need New Stories

Fifth Word Theatre•fifthword.co.uk
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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.
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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 alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in oral history, photography, film-making and audio skill...

Apr 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 10

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 intergenerational oral history project that runs alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in o...

Apr 13, 2023•4 min•Ep. 9

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 intergenerational oral history project that runs alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in oral histo...

Apr 06, 2023•15 min•Ep. 8

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 intergenerational oral history project that runs alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in oral histo...

Mar 30, 2023•20 min•Ep. 7

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 intergenerational oral history project that runs alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in oral histo...

Mar 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 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 alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in oral history, photography, film-making and audio skill...

Mar 24, 2023•10 min•Ep. 5

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 an intergenerational oral history project that runs alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training ...

Mar 24, 2023•11 min•Ep. 4

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 intergenerational oral history project that runs alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in oral his...

Mar 24, 2023•11 min•Ep. 3

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 alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in oral history, photography, film-making and audio skill...

Mar 16, 2023•10 min•Ep. 2

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 alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in oral history, photography, film-making and audio skill...

Mar 16, 2023•3 min•Ep. 1

Introduction

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 intergenerational oral history project that runs alongside our new touring production of ‘We Need New Names’ by Mufaro Makubika, based on the book by NoViolet Bulawayo. “We Need New Stories” saw us work with young people of African heritage in the Nottingham area from Autumn 2022 onwards. After undertaking training in oral history...

Mar 09, 2023•1 min
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