Frantic Assembly's electrifying take on Shakespeare's tragedy of paranoia, sex and murder, firmly rooted in a volatile twenty-first century.

In a world of broken glass and shattered promises, of poisonous manipulation and explosive violence, Othello's passionate affair with Desdemona becomes the catalyst for jealousy, betrayal, revenge and the darkest intents.

As relevant today as it ever was, Othello exposes the tension, fear and paranoia buried beneath the veneer of our relationships and how easily that can be maliciously exploited.

Frantic Assembly's touring production was first performed in 2008, with revivals in 2014 and 2022. This edition of Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett's muscular, radically adapted text also features articles and interviews about the production and Frantic Assembly's revolutionary work.

About the Author
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet and playwright of some renown. Scott Graham is Artistic Director of Frantic Assembly, co-founding the company in 1994. He has provided movement direction for shows at the Royal National Theatre, National Theatre Wales and Singapore Rep. With Steven Hoggett, he has written The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre (published by Routledge) and is Visiting Professor in Theatre Practice at Coventry University. Steven Hoggett is a British choreographer and movement director. He was Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Frantic Assembly. With Scott Graham, he co-wrote The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre.

Reviews

'Frantic Assembly breathe new life into Shakespeare's tale... in Scott Graham's pulse-racing production'

* Time Out *

'A fierce reimagining of Shakespeare's tragedy'

* The Times *

'Pulsating... hurls Othello well and truly into our times'

* Independent *

'There is nothing polite about Frantic Assembly's Othello. No prettified classic, it is vulgar, tough and fractious... brings out the primal passions in Shakespeare's play... it is urgent, abrasive and thrilling'

* Guardian *

'Exhilarating... explodes into life... The visual storytelling is sharp and contemporary without ever losing the essence of the story itself... an adaptation done right... an excellent introduction to Shakespeare'

* Reviews Hub *



Book Information
ISBN 9781839041273
Author William Shakespeare
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Nick Hern Books
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Weight(grams) 145g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 7mm