Representations of Race | Othello | National Theatre

The film explores the performances of Laurence Olivier, Paul Scofield, David Harewood and Adrian Lester and considers the context of each production as well as the interpretation of Othello's character. Professors Carol Chillington Rutter and Tony Howard alongside actor, Adrian Lester, fresh from playing Othello, discuss the National Theatre's four productions of Othello 1964-2013. -- We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together. Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach. You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online. -- Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/ Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/ Subscribe on YouTube:    / nationaltheatre   National Theatre Facebook:   / nationaltheatre   National Theatre Instagram:   / nationaltheatre   National Theatre TikTok:   / nationaltheatre   National Theatre Twitter:   / nationaltheatre   National Theatre Live Facebook:   / ntlive   National Theatre Live Twitter:   / ntlive   -- About National Theatre at Home Unmissable theatre, whenever you want it. With National Theatre at Home, you can stream incredible British theatre anytime, anywhere. Watch world class plays from the comfort of your home. With new plays added every month you can stream brand new productions straight from the National Theatre stages or delve into the treasure trove of classics. All recordings are captioned with optional subtitles, while many also offer audio description and a selection offer British Sign Language. Watch at home or on-the-go, on any internet browser or through the National Theatre at Home app, available on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV. Get up close to all the twists and turns, laughter and heart break with some of the biggest names of stage and screen. About the Author William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted. #williamshakespeare #theatre #nationaltheatre #nationaltheatreathome #london #onlinetheatre #streaming #streamingnow #fullshow #trailer #trailers #teaser #Broadway #WestEnd #adrianlester #shakespeare #othello #rorykinnear #jonathanbailey