English & Comparative Literary Studies - Events Calendar
In Robeson’s footsteps: to be or not to be?
Performance and discussion: Thursday 12 November | 18:00–21:00
Exhibition: 12 -22 November
In 1930, singer, actor and activist Paul Robeson made history by playing Othello. An exhibition, performance and discussion will draw from this dramatic moment – a black performer on a white stage, confronting prejudice. After dozens of interviews with BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) actors and directors, and joining forces with Birmingham’s The Drum, the University’s Multicultural Shakespeare project presents an exhibition and a drama documentary, where three of today’s leading performers speak the pioneers’ words – and their own. The exhibition, ‘To tell my story’, will be on throughout the festival.
Free Admission | No booking required
Event enquiries: info@the-drum.org.uk
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