In episode 1 we're joined by Mohamed-Zain Dada, a playwright, screenwriter, and cultural producer.

His debut play, Blue Mist (2023), is about three British Muslim men, Jihad, Rashid, and Asif and the Shisha Lounge that acts as their safe place. Jihad, the aspiring journalist, wins a competition to produce a documentary and ends up having to navigate the tension between his own aspirations, and the community he wants to give voice to. The play premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, and was met with critical praise and won an Olivier Award nomination. 

His newest play Speed, currently on at the Bush Theatre until 17th May 2025, takes on the chaotic tale of a nurse, a delivery driver, and an entrepreneur in a speed awareness course. This unfolds into a group-therapy session as they are all confronted with the basis of their anger.

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