Anti-racist Shakespeare: Othello

When I arrived at London's Globe Theatre to attend a CPD session, on the subject of teaching Othello and anti-racism, I wasn't sure what to expect – a lot of discussion? Role-play? But the experience turned out to be a mixture of collaborative text analysis, movement, language exploration and a look at the power of Shakespeare's words; and I can honestly say, I came away with lots of new ideas for teaching drama, and plenty to think about concerning how the everyday language we use – and the way we use it, can have real impact.

The session began with a tour of The Globe, and I can't deny, the opportunity to have a look backstage and tread the boards at this stunning theatre felt very special. Chris Nayak; professional actor and education practitioner who led our group, was there to tell us all the interesting facts about the theatre and answer any questions.