Cyclone Rep presents the Othello Session Online: The Colour of Skin
The Colour of Skin begins in the U.S. with the Black Lives Matter Movement reaching fever pitch. Othello thinks this is a movement that doesn’t affect him due to his high status in the military and because he is a light skinned Mauritanian. However, FIX news, emboldened by a jealous Iago, doesn’t share this view. They join forces to malign Othello’s character, aiming to cast doubt on his fitness to lead and for daring to love a white woman.
Cyclone Rep gives Othello a modern context that focuses on the theme of racism, in light of the Black Lives Matter Movement, to create a relevant and thought-provoking production for secondary school students. Other key themes and topics, such as Jealousy, Appearance vs. Reality, Manipulation, Gender, Xenophobia, Self-hatred, Dramatic Irony, The Handkerchief, and Animal Imagery, will be reviewed to help learners prepare for the Leaving Certificate English paper.
Please visit www.cyclonerep.com to learn more about this Online Session which will be available in the new year.
Live national tour in 2022
Helix Theatre, DCU – Tuesday 8th to Friday 11th March 2022
Everyman Theatre, Cork – Monday 14th March to Wednesday 16th March 2022
Town Hall Theatre, Galway – Monday 21st to Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny – Thursday 24th to Friday 25th March 2022
9.45am & 1pm* shows available (*Afternoon shows will open subject to demand*)
Ticket price: Live: Standard ticket price for live performances is €15 per student, and teachers and SNA’s go free. Group discounts available. Online: Online Interactive: €9, Online Non-Interactive: €7.
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