Hugh Quarshie Remembers ... Othello

Synopsis

Hugh Quarshie looks back on his highly praised interpretation of Othello in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2015 production, directed by Iqbal Khan. He considers the extra responsibility a black actor must take on with a role that for centuries was played only by white performers wearing make-up. He recalls how he made the decision to join the cast after years of turning the play down and examines the frequently asked question ‘Is Othello a racist play?', drawing on his experiences playing the Moor of Venice for his own conclusion.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Transmission details

22 Oct 2023 at 21:45 (Channel: BBC4)

Duration

14 mins

Credits

Producer

Shelley Talton; Simon Goretzki

Contributor

Hugh Quarshie

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Othello

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

acting; racial stereotyping

Related items

Othello

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BoB

Email

bob@learningonscreen.ac.uk

Web

https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand External site opens in new window

Phone

020 3743 2345

Address

Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
330 Holborn Gate
1st Floor, Suite 120
London
WC1V 7QH

Notes

Formerly a service from BUFVC, British Universities Film & Video Council