A Pound of Flesh (Caliban and Shylock Speak)

David Peimer; Mxolisi Norman

A Pound of Flesh (Caliban and Shylock Speak)

David Peimer, Mxolisi Norman (Performer)

Research output: Non-textual form › Performance

Abstract

This new script and performance critically investigates notions of Outsider/Insider, Immigrant/Foreigner/Citizen - constructions of Identity in today's globalised world. The performance does this through contemporary interpretations of Caliban and Shylock in a new script with current and ancient South African music and singing, and re-imagining Shakespeare's two plays (Tempest, Merchant of Venice).

Original language	English
Media of output	Other
Publication status	Published - 23 Mar 2017
Event	A Pound of Flesh (Caliban and Shylock Speak) - Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, United Kingdom Duration: 23 Mar 2017 → …

Keywords

Performance
Re-imagining Shakespeare
Caliban
Shylock
Identity
Outsider/Insider
Immigrant
Foreigner
Citizen
Stereotype
African music

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https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/events/2017/03/23/a-pound-of-flesh/

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