Production quotes Flashcards
(4 cards)
Iqbal Kahn 2015- RSC Production
Othello and Iago are both portrayed by Black actors, shifting the traditional racial dynamic and foregrounding themes of internalised racism and betrayal within a shared identity.
Laurence Oliver’s 1965 film adaptation
Othello in blackface has since been widely criticised, reflecting the mid-20th century’s problematic attitudes to race and the lack of opportunity for Black actors in Shakespearean roles.
2007 Cheek by Jowl production
Desdemona’s assertiveness is highlighted through physical staging, showing her as an active participant in the relationship and challenging interpretations of her as purely passive.
Gregory Doran 2004 RSC production
Emphasized Iago’s manipulation by having him break the fourth wall, creating a complicit relationship with the audience and enhancing the play’s exploration of deception and performance.
