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Hugh Quarshie Remembers... Othello

Hugh Quarshie looks back on his highly praised interpretation of Othello in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2015 production, directed by Iqbal Khan.

Hugh Quarshie looks back on his highly praised interpretation of Othello in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2015 production, directed by Iqbal Khan. He considers the extra responsibility a black actor must take on with a role that for centuries was played only by white performers wearing make-up. He recalls how he made the decision to join the cast after years of turning the play down and examines the frequently asked question ‘Is Othello a racist play?’, drawing on his experiences playing the Moor of Venice for his own conclusion.

14 minutes

Last on

Sun 22 Oct 2023 21:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Hugh Quarshie
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Shelley Talton

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