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A tour de force

As the English Touring Theatre's version of Othello begins a second UK tour, Mark Glover speaks to its executive producer about the play, as well as discussing the theatre's Forge programme, a scheme set up to support aspiring touring companies
Kitty Archer (left) as Desdemona and Victor Oshin as Othello in ETT's production
Kitty Archer (left) as Desdemona and Victor Oshin as Othello in ETT's production - Helen Murray

Passion and commitment to touring has been running through the English Touring Theatre (ETT) for 25 years. Founded by Stephen Unwin, ETT has a simple remit: to create outstanding theatre and tour it to the widest possible audience. ‘We believe that touring is the most important thing that an artist in this day and age can do. To reach diverse audiences far and wide,’ the theatre's executive producer, Sophie Scull, tells me.

The company has been bringing quality, classical and affirming theatre across the UK since 1993. After 15 years, Unwin stood down, with Rachel Tackley taking the reins – making the company the UK's first producer-led touring theatre. In 2016, Richard Twyman became artistic director and he works closely with Scull on all elements of ETT's output.

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