More, or the Art of Revenge

More, or the Art of Revenge is an original play-script adapted from Shakespeare's Othello amongst other Shakespeare plays and poetry by Hull-based playwright Jake A Smith. A hugely topical twist on a classic tale, "More" transposes Othello's themes of prejudice, jealousy and revenge into the modern world, whilst exploring misogyny, homophobia and gender roles against a back drop of military presence in the middle east.

Employing elements of Pub culture, gig theatre, and club music, More is a love letter to the city of Hull in which it was written, as well as adoringly breathing fresh air into Shakespeare's timeless tale, giving it new relevance in a time of worryingly rising prejudice.​​

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"Benedict Masters, your host for the evening, wants his revenge. His victims? General Olivia Moore - the first female general, her new wife Daniella, and her Lieutenant - Michael Winters. The play weaves and dips through Benedict's mind games as he joyfully manipulates his peers to provide their own downfall in this joyfully dark and daringly cheeky take on Shakespeare's Othello."

Jake A Smith