In this episode we chat to the team behind Forgotten Voices. Writer and producer David Moorhead and actress Shareesa Valentine. Forgotten Voices is the remarkable real-life story of David’s grandmother Eva Moodhead Kadalie, widow of South Africa’s first black national trade union leader, Clements Kadalie. A couple who fought for freedom together for over 30 years and paved the way for Nelson Mandela’s rise.

This one-woman show starring Shareesa as Eva, spans a turbulent time in South Africa’s history, and is set in 1956 following the death of her husband. A story of joy and pain, sacrifice and struggle. Eva was strong and resilient, glamorous and warm-hearted, and way ahead of her time.

Project producer Emily Parr hosted today’s podcast. Whether writing, acting, directing or teaching, the arts and cultural heritage have always been central to Emily’s life and work. We recorded this episode over zoom inside our cafe/ bar at Shakespeare North (which technically still counts as a local) but we apologize for any audio issues. So join us as we chat to David Moorhead and Shareesa Valentine.

https://www.storyhouse.com/event/forgotten-voices

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