Shakespeare's
OTHELLO
Adapted by Jimi Bani and Jason Klarwein
Directed by Jason Klarwein
SHAKESPEARE'S CLASSIC TALE OF JEALOUSY, BETRAYAL AND REVENGE LANDS IN THE TORRES STRAIT.
The Imperial Japanese Navy bears south toward Far North Queensland and the bold Captain Othello and his battalion are all that stand in their way. Off the battlefields, Othello's life is just as turbulent. He has secretly married the daughter of a wealthy cane farmer. Her spurned suitor Roderigo joins forces with the envious Iago in a sinister plot to bring down the renowned military hero.
This tri-lingual (Kala Lagaw Ya, Yumpla Tok and English) production, thrillingly re-imagined by Jimi Bani and Jason Klarwein, illuminates the vital role of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion during World War II. More than 800 Torres Strait Islanders signed up to protect the northern tip of Australia, including Jimi Bani's great grandfather, the late Ephraim Bani Snr and his grandfather, the late Solomon Gela.
Infusing the narrative of Othello with the history of the battalion brings together two powerful artistic cultures — Shakespeare and Wagadagam — creating an utterly distinctive theatre experience.
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DatesSEASON EXTENDED UNTIL 8 OCT
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LocationBILLE BROWN THEATRE
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TimesEvenings: Mon & Tue 6.30pm, Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Wed 1.00pm, Sat 2.00pm - Buy Tickets
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Night with the Artists
Mon 19 Sep 6.30pm
Venue
BILLE BROWN THEATRE
Season
10 SEP — 8 OCT -
AccessibilityAuslan Interpreted Mon 19 Sep 6.30pmAudio Described Sat 1 Oct 2.00pm
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Play briefing
Mon 5 Sep 6.00pm
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WarningWarnings: This play contains replica guns, depictions of domestic violence, strobe use, and approved theatrical smoke and haze.We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you ...
Warnings: This play contains replica guns, depictions of domestic violence, strobe use, and approved theatrical smoke and haze.
We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you to contact the Box Office.
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DatesSEASON EXTENDED UNTIL 8 OCT
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LocationBILLE BROWN THEATRE
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TimesEvenings: Mon & Tue 6.30pm, Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Matinees: Wed 1.00pm, Sat 2.00pm - Buy Tickets
-
Night with the Artists
Mon 19 Sep 6.30pm
Venue
BILLE BROWN THEATRE
Season
10 SEP — 8 OCT -
AccessibilityAuslan Interpreted Mon 19 Sep 6.30pmAudio Described Sat 1 Oct 2.00pm
-
Play briefing
Mon 5 Sep 6.00pm
-
WarningWarnings: This play contains replica guns, depictions of domestic violence, strobe use, and approved theatrical smoke and haze.We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you ...
Warnings: This play contains replica guns, depictions of domestic violence, strobe use, and approved theatrical smoke and haze.
We understand the themes may be triggering for some people. If you have any concerns about the content of the play, we encourage you to contact the Box Office.
Creatives
Playwright William Shakespeare
Director Jason Klarwein
Set Designer Richard Roberts
Costume Designers Simona Cosentini, Simone Tesorieri
Lighting Designer Ben Hughes
Composer/Sound Designer Brady Watkins
Fight Consultant Nigel Poulton
Voice Coach Megan Shorey
Stage Manager Grant Gravener
Assistant Stage Manager Katherine Crocker
Contributing Artists
Fight Consultant Nigel Poulton
Voice Coach Megan Shorey
Cast
Othello Jimi Bani
Montano Richard Bani
Iago Andrew Buchanan
Desdemona Emily Burton
Brabantio Eugene Gilfedder
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Hides
Cassio Benjin Maza
Rodorigo Matt McInally
Emilia Sarah Ogden
Bianca Tia-Shonté Southwood
Soldiers/Dancers Conwell Bani, Gabriel Bani
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OTHELLO trailer
Play Briefing
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Ticket prices
Group bookings of 8+ full price adult tickets receive 1 complimentary ticket per group.
† 35 & Under prices are available with official document providing birthdate (e.g. license).
* Concession prices are available with a full-time student card, Centrelink Pensioner card, Healthcare card and Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) cards.
^ Seniors prices are available with an eligible Queensland Government-issued Seniors Card, excluding Business and National Senior Cards.
Ticket Prices
Group bookings of 8+ full price adult tickets receive 1 complimentary ticket per group.
† 35 & Under prices are available with official document providing birthdate (e.g. license).
* Concession prices are available with a full-time student card, Centrelink Pensioner card, Healthcare card and Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) cards.
^ Seniors prices are available with an eligible Queensland Government-issued Seniors Card, excluding Business and National Senior Cards.
Our partners
This project is supported by the Australian Government through the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program.
