Othello, the bold, brash, confident solider, and Desdemona, the Senator’s daughter, are truly in love – but not everyone is happy about it. And that is where the problem begins and tolerance ends.
Belgian playwright Cornelissen’s play was especially written for younger audiences, and this fast-paced and funny reworking of the classic text playfully explores many of the themes of Shakespeare’s original: pride, masculinity, jealously. With a light touch, this show reflects on the nature of men’s relationships, what ‘being a man’ really means, and how our flaws and feelings can blind us to the truth.
Othello is part of the Unicorn’s ongoing commitment to unlocking established works for a younger audience, and is playing until 3rd March 2018.
