Emilia and Desdemona: Women in Othello

Synopsis

Olivia Vinall (Desdemona) and Lyndsey Marshal (Emilia) talk about their characters, the relationship between them and the position of women in the world of the play. Includes footage from the National Theatre’s 2013 production directed by Nicholas Hytner.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Duration

5 mins

Credits

Contributor

Lyndsey Marshal; Olivia Vinall

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Othello

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); women

Related items

Othello

Notes

Notes

Streamed at http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/video/emilia-and-desdemona-women-in-othello (accessed 11/2013).

Online Availability

Online URL

http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/video/emilia-and-desdemona-women-in-othello

Production Company

Name

National Theatre