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Overview
A bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. A refugee of slavery; having risen to the top of a white world, he finds that love across racial lines has a cost. Wed in secret, Desdemona and Othello crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide.
Clint Dyer (Death of England: Parts 1, 2 and 3; Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical) directs an extraordinary new vision for one of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies, with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Death of England: Face to Face), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance).
Critic reviews
Modern, emotive, and very powerful while still being rooted in the original text
An extraordinary performance at the heart of a revelatory and relevant production
Strong and satisfyingly dramatic rendition of Othello that has a lot to say
An exceptional cast
Clint Dyer makes this tragedy feel utterly new
Giles Terera is a superb and mercurial actor, one of our finest
More horribly heartbreaking than ever
As a visceral piece of theatre, it grabs you by the throat and shakes and shakes until you submit
Horribly gripping production
A frenetic pace keeps the production punchy and aerodynamic
A laudably ambitious production
Opposite Giles Terera’s dynamic yet vulnerable Othello, Rosy McEwen’s forthright Desdemona is a revelation
Potently intelligent, intermittently effective landmark Shakespeare staging
Fleet, potent and makes strides for diversity
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Date & time
Captioned: Wed14 Dec, 2pm & Fri 20 Jan 2023, 7.30pm
Audio-described & Touch Tour: Wed 21 Dec, 12.30pm & Sat 14 Jan 2023, 12.30pm
Relaxed Environment: Wed 28 Dec, 2pm
BSL: Thu 12 Jan 2023, 7.30pm
Smart caption glasses available for performances from Sat 3 Dec, 7.30pm
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