All About Change Tracy-Ann Oberman: Unabashedly Fighting Antisemitism and Reclaiming "The Merchant of Venice" (Season 1, Episode 85)
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All About Change

Tracy-Ann Oberman: Unabashedly Fighting Antisemitism and Reclaiming "The Merchant of Venice" (Season 1, Episode 85)

Podcast Episode | Talk-Show

Tracy-Ann Oberman is a British actress. She gained prominence for her role as Chrissie Watts in the long-running British soap opera "EastEnders." Oberman has appeared in numerous television shows, including "Doctor Who," "Friday Night ...See moreTracy-Ann Oberman is a British actress. She gained prominence for her role as Chrissie Watts in the long-running British soap opera "EastEnders." Oberman has appeared in numerous television shows, including "Doctor Who," "Friday Night Dinner," and "Toast of London." Tracy-Ann is passionate about Jewish rights and uses her platform to speak about these issues and has been doing so for decades. In 2025, she was awarded an MBE for services to Holocaust Education and Combatting Antisemitism. In a tweet announcing the award, she wrote that her "recent production of The Merchant of Venice 1936-is driven by a commitment to Holocaust education and challenging antisemitism through storytelling. As well as bringing communities together through shared understanding. This recognition is deeply meaningful and I'm grateful to all who have supported this journey." We discuss Tracy-Ann's fearless commitment to publicly defending Jews wherever she can, and the way she has combined her activism with her art in The Merchant of Venice 1936. See less