Younger theatre goers are getting an education in Shakespeare that can only lead to yet another generation of Bard lovers. This time, in Othello, they can love him because they identify deeply with his work.
A gutsy and tender exploration of the relationship between a 14th-century English king and his gay lover, Marthinus Basson’s production of ‘Die Fel Omstrede Kroon van Edward II en Gaveston’ is an emotional roller coaster. It’s packed with juicy dialogue, heartbreaking tragedy and enough drama t.
At the outset, I beg potential patrons of this production not to avoid this play just because they cannot understand Afrikaans – this would be a grave error. The subtitles are comprehensive and, if you choose seats with a little height, you will have the perfect spot from which to observe the action while glancing at the English translations.
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