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'Othello' tells the story of a Muslim general who was appointed to lead Venice's army against a Turkish invasion. Photo courtesy Dubai Opera
'Othello' tells the story of a Muslim general who was appointed to lead Venice's army against a Turkish invasion. Photo courtesy Dubai Opera
Dubai Opera to stage Shakespeare's Othello
The work was first performed in 1604, but still resonates today
Felicity Campbell
23 September, 2018