Clint Dyer will direct Olivier winner Terera in the Shakespeare classic, marking the first time a Black man has directed the tragedy at a major British theatre.
Shakespeare Theatre Company's production tells the story of Ira Aldridge, an American actor in 1833 London.
The first portion of Caleen Sinnette Jennings's play threatens to go full 'Noises Off' at any moment.
Seeing them both engages you in a conversation about race and art, about white supremacy and inevitable change.
The actors discussed some of the expectations and challenges that come with playing The Bard's complicated Moor of Venice.
Over the last few years, the issue of decolonising the curriculum has become a growing concern for UK universities. This means recognising the legacy of western colonialism and rethinking th…
The star discussed his experience with Shakespeare and saying "Macbeth" in a theatre.
With a Black-led production of Shakespeare's play, an Austrian theater hopes to jump-start a conversation about racism and the need for diversity on the country's stages.
How could it not draw on our afflicted times?
IS LESS MOOR? The Court Theatre artistic management is giving William Shakespeare's great tragedy Othello a startling makeover. The play has been condensed into a single 110-minute act. The …
(Chris Jones's article appeared in the Chicago Tribune, 10/19. Photo: Kelvin Roston, Jr. and Amanda Drinkall in "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice" at Court Theatre in Hyde Park.Â�…
A professor's recent showing of Laurence Olivier's offensive "Othello" prompts a heated " and necessary " conversation.
Some of the audience is seated on the stage in swivel chairs, rocking and swaying like nervous competitors in a quiz show. Much the same could be said for the characters in what is typically…
Pandemic delays allowed the Chicago theatre to rethink their both production process and the meaning of the play, with strong input from their lead actor.
Queensland Theatre has confirmed new dates for two of its 2021 Season productions recently impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The world
Shakespeare, six actors, 24 parks and free admission? Oh, yeah. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival's brand new regional touring initiative, "TourCo", is bringing a 90-minute adaptation of Othell…
Debra Ann Byrd is back on Baring It All with Call Me Adam! Today we are discussing the lessons Debra
Debra Ann Byrd is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about how she defied race, gender, and a tough upbringing to achieve her dreams of performing Shakespeare Classics and becoming one of the m…
Welcome to the Stratford Festival's Live Viewing Party featuring the film of our 2019 production of William Shakespeare's Othello. Directed by Nigel Shawn Williams and featuring Michael Blak…
You need to hear this play. Especially if you are white and already "know" Othello. Listen again (and again) and prepare to question old assumptions. The post Theater Review: "Play On! Othel…
Women's Theatre Festival is proud to officially announce OTHELLO by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE in a modern verse translation by MFONISO UDOFIA as our Spring '21 Virtual Livestream Mainstage Product…
By Carol Rocamora They should have called it "Iago"! As Othello's deceitful ensign, Rory Kinnear's performance is so mesmerizing that it hijacks Nicholas Hytner's entire 2013 production.…
Explore Iago with celebrated Shakespearean actor and Tony Award-nominee Patrick Page!Â
This month, Off-Broadway's Red Bull Theater " dedicated to bringing new life and a modern sensibility to classic plays for current audiences " will investigate Shakespeare's Othello in a mul…