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11 – 28 Sep

Othello

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  • Entertainment

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.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 11 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fri 12 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sat 13 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sun 14 Sep
  • 5pm - 6.30pm 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tue 16 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wed 17 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Thu 18 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fri 19 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sat 20 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sun 21 Sep
  • 5pm - 6.30pm 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tue 23 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wed 24 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Thu 25 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fri 26 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sat 27 Sep
  • 7.30pm - 9pm 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sun 28 Sep
  • 5pm - 6.30pm 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Location

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45 Flinders Ln
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

From $35 to $49

Adult / general $49
Senior $39
Student / concession $39
Book online for Othello

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9662 9966
  • email address: marketing@melbourneshakespeare.com
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