Every Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., Fresh Air brings you a showcase of voices, stories, events and ideas that make Ontario lively and interesting.
The fascinating story of Ira Aldridge, the first Black man to play Othello in London
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A new play in Toronto tells the story of Ira Aldridge who played Othello at the Royal Theatre in 1833. We hear from the director of Red Velvet, Cherissa Richards about this remarkable man and what people can expect from the play.