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Celebrating the life and work of Paul Robeson

Writing about web page http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/news/celebrating_the_life

To mark the 50th anniversary his performance of Othello at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the life and work of Paul Robeson will take centre stage in a series of events to compliment the RSC's latest production of Othello at the Warwick Arts Centre. Two exhibitions and a panel discussion are among the fringe events celebrating the outspoken actor and civil rights activist who shot to fame in 1930 when he became the first black actor to perform the lead role in Othello since Ira Aldridge in 1860.

The Modern Record Centre's exhibition can be accessed here

The Modern Records Centre is located just behind Warwick Arts Centre. Opening hours: Monday/Tuesday: 9am-5pm (extended on Tuesday 3rd February); Wednesday/Thursday: 9am-7pm; Friday: 9am-4pm. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

Opening hours for the exhibition in the Warwick Arts Centre bar: Monday-Saturdays: 9.30am til end of show; Sundays: 2-8pm

Andrew Noble : 02 Feb 2009 09:56 |  Tags: Arts Centre Events Mrc |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem