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Red Velvet

Alternative title
Episode 53
Synopsis
Video podcast hosted by Drew Lichtenberg. This episode focuses on Red Velvet, the new play by Lolita Chakrabarti about the 1833 production of Othello starring Ira Aldridge, the first Black actor to play Othello on the London stage. Chakrabarti is joined by the play’s director, Jade King Carroll, to discuss the themes it explores.
Series
Shakespeare Hour Live!
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video
Transmission details
26 Jul 2022
Duration
61 mins

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords
race relations

Online Availability

Online URL
https://youtu.be/FV9kVbQmJ-w
Online format
Streamed

Production Company

Name

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Web
https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/ External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

YouTube

Web
http://www.youtube.com External site opens in new window

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