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
- 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
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Hugh Quarshie Remembers ... Othello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av80318 (Accessed 03 Oct 2024)