North East Natters: Ishy Din on Playwriting, the North East, and ‘Champion’

Promotional poster for the play 'Champion', written by Ishy Din.
Courtesy of Live Theatre, Newcastle

Award-winning playwright and screenwriter Ishy Din joins us to talk about his latest play, Champion, inspired by Muhammad Ali’s 1977 visit to South Shields.

Ishy also shares some insights into his wider career, and reflects on the cultural significance of North East England.

For more on Muhammad Ali’s visit to the North East, keep your eyes and ears peeled for the next instalment of North by North East!

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