Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives (2016)

Cast

• Ashley Thomas - Othello
• Phoebe Boswell - The Artist
• Elisa Lasowski - Desdemona
• Lanre Malaolu - Spirit
• Georgia Meacham - Paparazzi
• Sarah Lott - Paparazzi
• Tega Okiti - African Queen
• Christopher Hardcastle - Judge

Screenplay

• Phoebe Boswell

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering

Keywords

photography, illustrator, artist, based on play or musical, tragedy, racial tension, shakespeare in modern dress, blackface, racial issues, portrait drawing, charcoal, spoken word poem, black british, short film, the moors (people)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives about?

An evocative and imaginative exploration of the racial tensions in Othello and how the themes in Shakespeare's play still resonate today.

Who directed Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives?

Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives was directed by Shola Amoo.

Who stars in Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives?

Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives stars Ashley Thomas, Phoebe Boswell, Elisa Lasowski, Lanre Malaolu, Georgia Meacham, Sarah Lott.

How long is Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives?

Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).

What genre is Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives?

Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives is a Drama film.

Where was Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives produced?

Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives?

The themes of Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.