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Othello - Johannesburg Market Theatre Production 1988

A Johannesburg Market Theatre Production 1988. The Othello presented here is a controversial and powerful interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy by South African-born actress Janet Suzman. The production was a first in many respects: it marked Janet Suzman's debut as a director for both stage and television and it saw the first time an African actor cast in the title role, opposite a white actress as Desdemona, in a major production of the play, performed in front of a multi-racial audience in South Africa. The production proved an enormous success from its first performance at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg - one of the few multi-racial venues in South Africa in 1987, provoking strong reactions from the audiences and wider community. It features Tony Award-winner John Kani as Othello and Joanna Weinberg as Desdemona, in a production that was fresh, raw and all the more powerful for the context in which it was performed. Also included is a brief contextual introduction written and presented by Janet Suzman, explaining how this production came about and the significance of Shakespeare's great tragedy for South Africa at that time.

Sharpe's Challenge - 2 Disc Special Edition

SEAN BEAN IS BACK AS THE AWARD-WINNING ADVENTURE HERO, SHARPE, IN THIS TWO DISC SPECIAL EDITION. Two years after the Duke of Wellington crushes Napoleon at Waterloo, there is news from India of a local Maharaja, who is threatening British interests there. Wellington sends Sharpe to investigate on what turns out to be his most dangerous mission to date. When a beautiful general's daughter is kidnapped by the Indian warlord, the tension mounts, leaving Sharpe no option but to pursue the enemy right into his deadly lair. Deep in the heart of enemy territory he also has to keep at bay the beautiful but scheming Regent, Madhuvanthi, who is out to seduce him. The fate of an Empire and the life of a General's daughter lie in one man's hands...

Karaoke - 50's Karaoke Classics

Compilation of 50's karaoke classics. Includes: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Hayley & His Comets, Hound Dog - Elvis Presley, That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly, Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) - Doris Day, Be Bop A Lula - Gene Vincent, Fever - Peggy Lee, Great Balls Of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis, Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino, When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole and Chantilly Lace - Big Bopper.

Karate Kid, The Next

After the death of her parents, Julie Pierce directs her anger at everyone around her. At school she is totally rebellious and is constantly harassed by an all male gang. Mr Miyagi, the philosophical karate teacher, who is indebted to Julie's grandfather, is the first person to detect her true personality. Julie undergoes a voyage of self-discovery under the tutelage of Mr Miyagi, which enables her to reach emotional maturity.

Atanarjuat - The Fast Runner

Based on an ancient Inuit legend which takes place in the area around Igloolik, North America. When an unknown shaman enters a small community of nomadic Inuit, he upsets the balance and spirit of cooperation after the camp leader is murdered. The new leader, Sauri, drives his old rival, Tulimaq, down through ridicule and mistreatment. Many years pass and slowly power begins to change when Tulimaq's two sons become the best hunters. The leader's son, Oki, is encouraged by his father to murder the young men, but things go wrong and one of the sons is left alive and sets off to run for his life...