(Farai Gwaze, Marc Kay, Darren King and Bryan Hiles. Photo by Val Adamson)Following its sold-out Durban season in February and March 2012, Think Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s Othello, presented in association with The Playhouse Company, returns to the Playhouse Drama Theatre for five extra schools performances from June 4 to 6.
Directed by multi award-winning actress 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 acclaimed assumption of the title role, playing opposite Robyn McHarry as Desdemona and Clinton Small as the villain of the piece, Iago, with Mortimer taking the role of Iago’s wife, Emilia. Also featured in the cast are Michael Gritten, Daisy Spencer, 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 take place on June 4 at 14h30 and on June 5 and 6 at 09h00 and 12h00 respectively. Bookings are through Margie Coppen on 083 251 9412.
Think Theatre's production of Othello is supported by the University of Johannesburg, The Playhouse Company and BASA.
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