Othello takes fearless turn

12th March 2004, 12:00am

Share

Othello takes fearless turn

https://www.tes.com/magazine/archive/othello-takes-fearless-turn

othellophobia
review rating: ****

Othello, Shakespeare’s tale of racist hatred, jealousy and lust, is as resonant in the tabloid era of race riots and asylum-seekers as it was 400 years ago, when it was first performed. And it is these themes that Othellophobia, a new, touring production of the play, attempts to address.

Othellophobia combines an abridged version of the original text with movement and dance drawn from the martial-arts traditions of tai chi, capoeira and karate.

For details of the play’s tour www.wkac.ac.ukcpartsothelloothello.htm

Want to keep reading for free?

Register with Tes and you can read two free articles every month plus you'll have access to our range of award-winning newsletters.

Keep reading for just £1 per month

You've reached your limit of free articles this month. Subscribe for £1 per month for three months and get:

  • Unlimited access to all Tes magazine content
  • Exclusive subscriber-only stories
  • Award-winning email newsletters
Recent
Most read
Most shared