
Othello
A riveting new adaptation of Othello, directed by the acclaimed Tanya Gerstle. In her bold and immersive style, Shakespeare’s tragedy is distilled to its raw essence by Gerstle, with a powerful five-actor ensemble delivering an intense, deeply human exploration of jealousy, power and betrayal. A gripping, unflinching take on one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.
When the esteemed general Othello elopes with Desdemona, defying societal expectations, his most trusted officer, Iago, begins a ruthless campaign of manipulation and deceit. As Iago’s poisonous whispers sow doubt and suspicion, Othello is drawn into a spiral of paranoia that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear.
Love twists into obsession, friendship into treachery, and trust into a deadly weapon in this gripping psychological thriller.
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Location 
fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Ln
Melbourne 3000
Price and bookings
From $35 to $49
Adult / general $49 |
Senior $39 |
Student / concession $39 |
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