‘Othello’ marks Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary
A vital learning aid facility for school learners studying Shakespeare’s stage tragedy as a set work, Think Theatre’s production of Othello is widely appreciated by school teachers, learners and their parents.
THINK Theatre’s critically acclaimed schools production of William Shakespeare’s great stage tragedy Othello returns as a salute to the 400th anniversary of the Bard, who died on 23 April 1616.
Othello plays on the Playhouse Drama stage in Durban from 15 February to 18 March with daily performances at 9am and noon, Mondays to Fridays.
An evening performance for the public will be at The Playhouse at 7pm on 1 March.
Presented in association with the Playhouse Company, Othello is directed as previously by the multi-award-winning actor and director Clare Mortimer, also highly respected for her extensive expertise as a writer and English teacher.
Durban Theatre Award winner Nhlakanipho Manqele reprises his interpretation of the play’s tragic title role, with Cara Roberts again returning as his ill-fated young wife, Desdemona. The rest of the cast, headed by Clinton Small with his award-winning portrayal of the villainous Iago and Mortimer as his wife Emilia, again features Michael Gritten, Marc Kay, Bryan Hiles, Rowan Bartlett and Darren King. Sarah Richard makes her role debut as Bianca.
A vital learning aid facility for secondary school learners studying Shakespeare’s stage tragedy as a set work, Think Theatre’s production of Othello is widely appreciated by school teachers, learners and their parents. As ever before, the great work continues to hold today’s audiences in its grip, as its core themes of love, envy and betrayal remain powerfully relevant to the human condition.
Booking is through Doreen Stanley on 033 343 4884, 084 556 0668 or email doreen@thinktheatre.co.za
