The fabled hero of the Arabian conflict is only one side of his story and, told from a military point of view, this play looks at the man inside the myth.
Any of Shakespeare’s tragedies are a big ask, especially for the lead player, and Hamlet has been played by many big names
Ira Aldridge was the first black actor to play the role of ‘Othello’ in London during the 1830s. 'Red Velvet' examines this theatrical event with warmth and humour.