Shakespearean theatre company, Bowler Crab, began their autumn tour last Saturday in Tenterden with their 11th production to date since their founding in 2013.
The classic tragedy “Othello” will be performed in Rye in The Tudor Room at The Mermaid Inn on Wednesday November 8 and Thursday November 9 and other tour venues include London, Brighton, Hastings and Bexhill.
Stephen John, Artistic Director and founder of Bowler Crab, told us: “The play is one of Shakespeare’s finest pieces, focusing on the love story of the black military general, Othello, and his white wife, Desdemona, who are ridiculed for their relationship because of racial prejudice.
“Othello’s standard bearer, Iago, is the antagonist of the plot, manipulating everyone around him to bring Othello’s reputation down by any means possible.
’These Jacobean characters still root in people’s memory today as realistic and relateable. Powerful emotions stick deep in the foundations of this plot which deals with racism, gender politics and morality.”
The cast includes Rio Attoh-Wood (Othello) whose voice can be heard daily on TV and radio and Oliver Towner (Iago), the lead in the feature film Accountable.
Charlie Maynard as Brabantio starred in Henry V in Regents Park’s open-air theatre in London and is joined by Christabel Clark (Desdemona) and Georgina Patrick (Emelia).
The show will start at 7:30pm and the ticket price is £17. Space is limited, so to avoid disappointment, please go to the Bowler Crab website or call 07801 893115. Details for the other venues can been seen on the website. (Source: Bowler Crab)
Photo : Courtesy Bowler Crab Productions
so sad not to be able to attend. Break a leg dear Christabel!