19:45, Tue 19th – Sat 23rd May 2015 at ADC Theatre
Easter Week 4
2015.
There’s a new general at Army Headquarters.
Othello’s appointment sparks controversy, because of her gender as well as her ethnicity. Behind the combat training, military expeditions and national scrutiny, some personal conflicts are at play.
Iago’s jealousy begins to manifest itself.
The soldiers and their loved ones are dragged into a melee of suspicion, resentment and revenge.
This dynamic and boldly original take on Shakespeare’s powerhouse tragedy explores a new framework of mistrustful relationships, gender politics and discrimination.
“In following [her] I follow but myself… I am not what I am.”