Should white actors be able to play Othello? Perhaps, but don't black up by Hugh Muir

Steven Berkoff claims restricting the Shakespearean role to black actors is 'racism in reverse'. But colourblind casting does happen " and it benefits minority actorsFor every action, there is a reaction. First, a long and pretty stellar list of black actors observe that they need to leave the country to stand a chance of being cast in roles suited to their talents. Off went David Harewood, Lennie James, Marianne Jea…

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