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Othello – HOME Mcr
4Oct By Brian MaddenNo Comments
North West

Othello – HOME Mcr

This striking co-production between Northern Stage, HOME Manchester, Citizens Theatre, and Royal & Derngate delivers a stark, modernised vision of Shakespeare’s Othello. Director Anthony Almeida transports the tragic downfall of the Venetian general to early 1980s Britain against the backdrop of the Falklands War, reimagining Cyprus as an isolated, high-strung military outpost. The period shift proves remarkably effective, demonstrating how effortlessly the play’s core themes of jealousy, manipulation, and social performance translate across centuries. Natasha Jenkins’ sparse, metallic set creates a hard-edged, sterile arena devoid of softness or warmth, perfectly mirroring the cold calculatedness of the narrative. Erin Guan’s background video design further amplifies the emotional ...
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Expendable – The Royal Court
3Dec By Alan Stuart MalinNo Comments
London

Expendable – The Royal Court

Emteaz Hussain's ‘Expendable’ bravely tackles the harrowing realities of fear, misogyny, and the fractures within communities targeted by media and public hysteria. Inspired by the devastating fallout from child-grooming scandals in the North of England, the play presents a gripping exploration of these themes through the lens of one British-Pakistani family. The story unfolds entirely within the intimate confines of a kitchen-diner, meticulously designed by Natasha Jenkins. The set is more than a backdrop, it’s a character in itself, immersing the audience in domestic chaos with its scents of chopped onions, cooking pizza and antiseptic, and the hum of boiling kettles. Immersing the audience on both sensory and emotional level, this setting reinforces the play’s focus on a very pri...
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