'1942, and the Imperial Japanese Navy is bearing south. The bold Captain Othello and his battalion of the Far North Queensland Regiment are all that stands in their way. But off the battlefield, Othello’s life is far from simple. He’s just secretly married the daughter of a wealthy cane farmer, and an envious, spurned suitor has joined forces with a disloyal and resentful officer in a deadly plot to bring down the renowned military hero, at any cost.
'William Shakespeare’s classic tale of jealousy, betrayal and revenge is thrillingly re-imagined by Jason Klarwein.'
Source: Queensland Theatre Company.
Set to be produced by Queensland Theatre Company at the Bille Brown Theatre, 30 May to 27 June 2020.
Director: Jason Klarwein.
Lighting Designer: Ben Hughes.
Cast includes Jimi Bani, Richard Bani, Andrew Buchanan), Emily Burton, Eugene Gilfedder, Kevin Hides, Benjin Mazas, and Sarah Ogden.
Production cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The production was rescheduled for performance in Cairns in August 2021, and was again cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rescheduled for production at Bulmb-ja, Cairns, 13-13 November 2021 (Cairns Indigenous Art Fair).
Presented by Queensland Theatre Company, 10 September - 1 October 2022, Bille Brown Theatre.
Director: Jason Klarwein.
'The actor is about to play Othello as a Torres Strait Islander in the second world war. He reflects on his career and his preparations to be the ninth chief of the Wagadagam tribe' (Introduction)
'The actor is about to play Othello as a Torres Strait Islander in the second world war. He reflects on his career and his preparations to be the ninth chief of the Wagadagam tribe' (Introduction)
