Othello

Fri Dec 03, 2010

20:30

Location

Xenion High School
55, 1st Apriliou Street
Paralimni, Famagusta 5281

THOC
Phone: 22492900

Description

A modern reading of the classic work of Shakespeare, directed by Nikos Charalambous.

Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") by Cinthio, a disciple of Boccaccio, first published in 1565. The work revolves around four central characters: Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army; his wife Desdemona; his lieutenant, Cassio; and his trusted ensign Iago. Because of its varied and current themes of racism, love, jealousy, and betrayal Othello is still often performed in professional and community theatres alike and has been the basis for numerous operatic, film, and literary adaptations.

(in Greek)