RSC postpones Othello while leading actor Sharon D Clarke has cancer treatment
One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
All 2 reports on Thu, 13 August 2026
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Sharon D ClarkeMonique ToukoRoyal Shakespeare CompanySwan theatreStratford-upon-AvonMonique OthelloSusie MckennaMckenna DandiniShakespeare OthelloLola GriffinUnited KingdomLondon, London, City Of, United KingdomJamaica
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The Guardian World
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13 Aug, 12:35over 9 hours13 Aug, 21:56
How it spread - 2 original reports
Thu, 13 August 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World12:35first to report
Radical reimagining of Shakespeare play was due to run at Swan theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon from 13 February to 3 April 2027 The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that it will postpone its radical production of Othello starring Sharon D Clarke, while the Olivier-winning actor undergoes treatment for cancer. The production, directed by Monique Touko, was scheduled to run from 13 February to 3 April 2027 at the Swan theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Clarke, 60, is best known for her role as...
- dailymail.com21:56
The actress, 60, shared her diagnosis as it was announced her role in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Othello would be postponed.