(Farai Gwaze plays Othello: pic by Val Adamson)Shakespeare’s Othello returns to the Durban stage. Think Theatre’s acclaimed production is geared for secondary school learners studying Shakespeare’s classic tragedy as a set work.
Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Othello returns to the Playhouse Drama from February 14 to March 12 presented by Think Theatre in association with the Playhouse Company.
Directed by leading theatre luminary Clare Mortimer, who is also an accomplished writer and experienced English teacher, the production offers a valuable learning aid for secondary school learners studying Shakespeare’s stage tragedy as a set work.
Farai Gwaze reprises his award-winning assumption of the title role, playing opposite Janna Ramos-Violante as Desdemona and Clinton Small as the villain of the piece, Iago, with Mortimer returning to the role of Iago’s wife, Emilia. Also featured again in the exceptionally high-powered cast are Michael Gritten, Libby Allen, Marc Kay, Adam Doré, Bryan Hiles, Rowan Bartlett and Darren King.
Playing to packed houses during its previous seasons, Think Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy has garnered ongoing critical acclaim. With its pivotal themes of racism, love, jealousy and betrayal, the play is perhaps more relevant to today’s audiences than ever before.
Schools performances of Othello are daily at 09h00 and 12h00 from Mondays to Fridays, with a public performance on February 29 at 19h00. Tickets R45 (R70 for adults attending the public performance) booked through the show’s producer, Margie Coppen, on 083 251 9412.
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