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Rare copy of Othello shows a cast list involved in real-life murder drama

A 1655 edition of Shakespeare’s tragedy names members of an acting troupe, one of whom was slain in an eerie echo of the play

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2023

Shakespeare’s woman, Harry’s disguise, and what on earth is ‘goblin mode’ – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

Othello at the National Theatre review - Giles Terera shines in this powerful, brutal staging

Almost everything in Clint Dyer’s production is harsh and stark

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2022

Nothello review – clever and joyful, Shakespeare upended

Desdemona’s twins step forward to speak out against the racist tropes that led to their parents’ tragedy in this inclusive, urgent production

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2022

Decolonising Shakespeare: setting Othello in Ghana and Pericles in Glasgow

Over the last few years, the issue of decolonising the curriculum has become a growing concern for UK universities. This means recognising the legacy of western colonialism and rethinking the way we teach and research.

The Conversation · Jan 17, 2022