Othello

Othello

Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, until Sat 21 Nov

10 Nov 2009

Guy Hollands’ production of the Bard’s tragedy of racial hatred, jealousy and betrayal is a stripped-back version, starkly lit, with minimal staging, that returns the focus squarely to Shakespeare’s language. Thus, the most successful moments come about…

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4 Nov 2009

Natura Morte World renowned dance company Derevo unites with St Peterburg theatre mavericks Akhe to create a spectacular premiere, which takes over every inch of the Arches. Arches, Glasgow, Tue 10–Sat 14 Nov. Othello Guy Hollands directs…

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Get your fill of the stage

15 Oct 2009

The Dark Things, Glasgay, Confessions of a Justifed Sinner, Topdog / Underdog, Othello, Bounce: Insane in the Brain, Bright Black, Kes, The House of Bernarda Alba, We Will Rock You

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What to see this fortnight

2 Oct 2009

The Grapes of Wrath, Glasgay!, That Face, Curve Foundation, Scottish Ballet, Confessions of a Justified Sinner, Othello

Othello preview

After his EIF success, Andy Clark tackles the Bard

1 Oct 2009

Andy Clark is perhaps Scotland’s most in demand actor at present. From his earliest days at Dundee Rep a decade back, his performances have long garnered praise, but in such productions as The Ching Room and The Last Witch over the last year, he has…

Othello

11 Jun 2009

OUTDOOR THEATRE You know summer’s finally arrived when the nation’s brave outdoor theatre companies take to the al fresco stage for that all-too-brief window of long days and (hopefully) fine weather. Borders company Shakespeare at Traquair…

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17 Jul 2007

• Damascus There’s a special preview of David Greig’s new play, a Traverse company flagship, at the theatre before the run begins in earnest. The story of cultural cross purposes and international strife takes place when a Scottish man visits the city…

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3 Jul 2007

• Othello Bard in the Botanics continues with Shakespeare’s classic of ambition, jealousy and intrigue. Gordon Barr’s production sees an appropriately stifling and claustrophobic use of space employed in the leafy Kibble Palace where the drama is played…

Gordon Barr

18 Jun 2007

There might be a groan from theatre critics at yet another summer production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the park, but there's no doubting the resilience and popularity of the old standard. Also, as this upcoming production from Bard in the Botanics…

Scottish Ballet

Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Wed 11 - Sat 14 Apr, then

27 Mar 2007

BALLET (Photo: © Merlin Hendry) It’s 20 years since the death of Scottish Ballet’s founder, Peter Darrell, and you can’t help but wonder what he’d make of the company today. After prolonged periods of uncertainty, Scottish Ballet has become a…