This is Critically Speaking Season 2 - difficult conversations about systemic racism and white privilege in the arts in Wales.In Episode 6, Jafar talks to Aidan Lang, the General Director of Welsh National Opera.Our creative contribution fo

S2 E5: National Theatre Wales

Jan 19th, 2021 51m 22s

This is Critically Speaking Season 2 - difficult conversations about systemic racism and white privilege in the arts in Wales.In Episode 5, Jafar talks to Lorne Campbell, the Artistic Director of National Theatre Wales.Our creative contribu

S2 E4: Sherman Theatre

Jan 12th, 2021 44m 18s

This is Critically Speaking Season 2 - difficult conversations about systemic racism and white privilege in the arts in Wales.In Episode 4, Jafar talks to Joe Murphy, the Artistic Director of Sherman Theatre. Our creative contribution for t

S2 E3: Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru

Jan 5th, 2021 1h 21m

This is Critically Speaking Season 2 - difficult conversations about systemic racism and white privilege in the arts in Wales.In Episode 3, produced entirely in the Welsh language. Mali Ann Rees talks to Arwel Gruffydd, the Artistic Director

S2 E2: Wales Millennium Centre

Dec 29th, 2020 43m 14s

This is Critically Speaking Season 2 - difficult conversations about systemic racism and white privilege in the arts in Wales.In Episode 2, Jafar talks to Graeme Farrow, the Artistic Director of Wales Millennium Centre.Our creative contribu

S2 E1: Theatr Clwyd

Dec 22nd, 2020 44m 9s

This is Critically Speaking Season 2 - difficult conversations about systemic racism and white privilege in the arts in Wales.In Episode 1, English-language host Jafar Iqbal talks to Tamara Harvey, the Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd. Our

Season 2 Trailer

Dec 15th, 2020 1m 23s

Transcript:"Why are all the arts leaders white?""Well…""Do I think that being a white man makes either getting my job, or some of the parts of my job, easier? Absolutely." (Lorne Campbell, National Theatre Wales)"I think it was simply a

Ep 8: Safyan Iqbal

Mar 1st, 2020 21m 37s

In Episode 8, the final episode, Jafar talks to photographer, filmmaker and Cardiff Deaf Centre member, Safyan Iqbal!How has D/deaf awareness changed over the years? Is accessibility in school and work good enough? Why are role models so impo

Ep 7: Mariyah Zaman

Feb 16th, 2020 25m 22s

In Episode 7, Jafar talks to young artist and community activist, Mariyah Zaman!What does it mean to be a visible Muslim? Is it possible to not be political? Why is activism so important? How well is Wales dealing with racism and Islamophobia

Ep 6: Bizzy Day

Feb 2nd, 2020 23m 43s

In Episode 6, Jafar talks to co-founder of The Other Room Theatre and Production Executive for Ffilm Cymru Wales, Bizzy Day!What does it take to thrive in the arts? How do we solve the gender imbalance on stage and screen? Is it possible to p

Ep 5: Richard Mylan & David Mercatali

Jan 19th, 2020 27m 37s

In Episode 5, Jafar talks to artists and Autism Parents, Richard Mylan and David Mercatali.How do you deal with your child being diagnosed as autistic? What does it mean to be an Autism Parent? How good is access and Autism awareness in Wales

Ep 4: Mali Ann Rees

Jan 5th, 2020 26m 1s

In Episode 4, Jafar talks to rising Welsh actor of stage and screen, Mali Ann Rees.What are the attitudes towards race and privilege in Wales? How do they compare to attitudes in London? What does it mean to be a mixed race person in Wales? H

Ep 3: Durre Shahwar

Dec 22nd, 2019 29m 54s

In Episode 3, Jafar talks to writer, editor and co-founder of Where I'm Coming From, Durre Shahwar.How much influence do gatekeepers have in Wales? What role can national organisations play in an artist's career? How easy is it for minority c

Ep 2: Rhiannon White

Dec 8th, 2019 28m 39s

In Episode 2, Jafar talks to fearless theatre-maker and co-founder of Common Wealth Theatre, Rhiannon White.How do we let people tell their own stories? Does the arts do enough to narrow the class divide, or have we forgotten about our workin

Ep 1: Memet Ali Alabora

Nov 24th, 2019 28m 50s

In the debut episode, Jafar talks to actor and theatre-maker Memet Ali Alabora, a member of Be Aware Productions.Is Welsh theatre too safe? Where has the anger and risk gone, and what can be done to bring it back? How can the arts in Wales co

Trailer

Oct 28th, 2019 1m 2s

Difficult conversations about the arts and culture in Wales - launches on Sunday 10th November 2019. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify and anywhere else you get your podcasts!If you'd like to support this exciting project, become a Patreon followe

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