Experience Othello reimagined through a decolonial lens
09 October 2025 - 10 October 2025
The Red Theater, The Arts Center, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Ticketed
AED 52.50
Lara Foot’s powerful adaptation stages Shakespeare’s tragedy in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans, with English subtitles.
It journeys from German colonial rule and the Herero uprising in Southwest Africa to present‑day Namibia, uncovering the deep roots of hatred and strangeness.
The production juxtaposes classic themes of jealousy, envy and betrayal with colonial histories often left untold.
A bold and immersive performance, it challenges Eurocentric narratives and invites fresh perspectives on identity, power and belonging.
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