Creative Conversation with Bridgerton star Martins Imhangbe and RSC Hamnet star Rose Riley
Hosted by Sinéad Rushe
Online talk (FREE but booking essential)
Date: Monday 25th September 6-7:30pm
OVERVIEW
Prior to the opening of Sinéad Rushe’s production of Othello at Riverside Studios 4-29 October, Sinéad will be in conversation with two of the cast, Martins Imhangbe and Rose Riley. They will discuss how they use Michael Chekhov technique in building their vision of the play.
In this new fast-paced production, Iago’s shape-shifting, corrosive force is played by an ensemble of three actors: Michael C. Fox (Downtown Abbey), Orlando James (Cheek By Jowl) and Jeremy Neumark Jones (The Last Post). Featuring original live music by Michael C. Fox, sound by Ali Taie, design by Natalie Pryce.
the cast
Martins Imhangbe plays Othello. He has become well known for his portrayal of the boxer Will Mondrich in the Netflix hit series Bridgerton and was commended in the Ian Charleson Award 2019 for his role in The Tragedy of King Richard II. His other theatre credits include Othello (ETT), Death of a Salesman (Young Vic), The Tragedy of King Richard II (Almeida Theatre), Absolute Hell (National Theatre), The Royale (Bush Theatre), Luce (Southwark Playhouse), The Skriker (Royal Exchange Theatre), Lionboy (Complicité), and Romeo and Juliet (Orange Tree Theatre). His film work includes The Last British Execution and Digging.
Rose Riley plays Desdemona. Her theatre work includes Hamnet (RSC), Grafting (Rose Theatre Kingston), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time (National Theatre), Loaded (Birmingham Old Rep), South of Home (Theatre 503), RE:HOME (The Yard Theatre), One Minute (Delirium/The Vaults), and Tiger Country (Hampstead Theatre). Her television work includes Call The Midwife, Doctors and Life After Life; and for film 90 Minutes, Big Brother and Home.