Where I Belong

New Perspectives Theatre Company

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A collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad. Written as 6 duets, this unique12 part audio series, captures the voices and experiences of artists from the bank of the River Trent to the Tigris, transporting the listener to cities 3,346 miles and a world apart.

08/14/2023

Like Betty

“In here I feel safe, out there there's too much of everything” A playlet highlighting the strength of human relationships. Written and voiced by Mufaro Makubika Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

9 min
08/14/2023

The Tigris Balcony

“I was afraid I might lose my identity and my old life”. An invitation to journey to a place to uplift the soul. Written by Ali Muhammed, voiced by Mufaro Makubika Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

8 min
08/14/2023

The Legend of the River Mumma

“Journey to a small but mighty island in the heart of the Caribbean Sea”. A story retold across generations. Written and voiced by Cara Thompson Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

8 min
08/14/2023

The Voices in My Head

“Why does it feel this day doesn't want to end”. A sharing of grief and loss. Written and voiced by Mina Ali Shareef Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

6 min
08/14/2023

Hydra

“Confident in her own unique being Hydra was stuck with an all-knowing sense of herself”. A Greek myth re-imagined. Written and voiced by Georgina Wilding Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

7 min
08/14/2023

Ishtar Makes Films in Baghdad

“The woman is seen as a handicapped person”. A portrait of female boundary breakers. Written by Budoor Al Abid Voiced by Deena Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

6 min
08/14/2023

Hope is the Thing With Feathers

“There are more birds here now… I think they are friends but you can never be sure”. A tale of nurture and flight. Written and voiced by Leanne Moden Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

6 min
08/14/2023

Baghdad: A Masterpiece for the Helpless

“Baghdad is like a melting candle”. An elegy for a lost city. Written by Mubeen Khishany Voiced by Suad Marr Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

7 min
08/14/2023

The Willows

“Look up and see where the leaves meet the sky”. The story of a canopy that embraces generations. Written and voiced by Michael Pinchbeck Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Thanks to Raz Ullah at Manchester Metropolitan University for voice recording Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

7 min
08/14/2023

The Palm Tree Orchard

“My first swing was a palm tree dancing with the waves flirting with clouds” A poetic response to a symbol of the nation. Written and voiced by Sijal AL- Rekabi Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

6 min
08/14/2023

Shock Waves

“Sometimes I feel like a ghost in a future that never arrived”. A tale of broken promises and new beginnings. Written by Andy Barrett Voiced by Sue Allen Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

8 min
08/14/2023

City on the Richter Scale

“Today was lodged between three car bombs, six explosions and a yellow lie”. A contemplation of a blood-stained city. Written and voiced by Sadek Mohammed Music and sound by Adam P McCready A New Perspectives production produced by Angharad Jones, Jayne Williams and Sally Anne Tye Supported by the British Council Digital Collaboration Fund and using public funding from Arts Council England, Lottery Funded. Where I Belong is a 12 part audio series, a collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad.

5 min

12 Episodes

A collection of poems and stories by writers in UNESCO cities Nottingham and Baghdad. Written as 6 duets, this unique12 part audio series, captures the voices and experiences of artists from the bank of the River Trent to the Tigris, transporting the listener to cities 3,346 miles and a world apart.

Creator

New Perspectives Theatre Company
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© New Perspectives Theatre Company
Show Website

Where I Belong