Purple Theatre presents
OTHELLO RE:MX
We celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first season of the Century Theatre alongside Black History month with our very own take on Othello, the beginnings.
Produced by Purple Theatre CIC in association with 1623 Theatre Company and generous funders, this prequel gives insight into how the characters arrive at the beginning of Shakespeare’s tragic play. Very much different to the original 1952 production, which premiered almost 70 years ago to the day and saw the exciting first season of the brand new Century Theatre in Hinckley, as it was then.
Othello RE:MX takes place in a post-apocalyptic industrial setting. This prequel concentrates on the rise of Othello and love between Othello, Iago and Desdemona as they career through their dystopian world to a superb background of electronic music, digital backdrops and dark landscapes.
The piece comes with free school/group tickets on October 7th at 1pm (over 11 years of age).
Under 24s, over 65s and those on a low income are also entitled to free tickets.
On Saturday 8 October at 8pm be part of the audience as the Century Theatre film a live on-stage version of Othello, remixed and reimagined. In exchange for free tickets to watch this spectacular show, you will consent to being filmed in the auditorium and participating as members of the audience. Email century.theatre@leics.gov.uk with the subject Othello RE:MX and clearly state how many tickets you would like to reserve. Seats will then be allocated on a first come first served basis on the night (Saturday 8 October 8pm).
Please note the piece contains staged violence, replica weapons, and flashing lights (not strobe).
The piece incorporates CREATIVE CAPTIONS that are projected onto the set and are best viewed from Rows F to J.
Any questions on this please, contact our Box Office.
This is a pay what you feel event so there are at least two price options for each seat. Please select the one you feel most comfortable with.
CAST
OTHELLO -Also known as 07[-]3110
Sam Beckett Jr
IAGO -Also known as 1460
Jamie Brown
DESDEMONA -Also known as [)35[)3/\/\0/\4
Lara Steward
CASSIO -Also known as {45510
Niaz Stephenson (also plays Guard 1)
Soldier 1
Annessa Dunkley
Creative Team
Lead Choreographer
Kim Bormann
Additional Choreographers
Maria Slack and Niaz Stephenson
Cinematography
Jim Kitson
Shakespeare Consultant, Dramaturg and Creative Captions
Ben Spiller
Stage Manager
Sarah Miles
Produced/Directed by
Purple Theatre CIC with kind assistance from 1623 Theatre Company, supported by Grand Plan and National Lottery.
