10 Sep—1 Oct
Brisbane Festival and Queensland Theatre present
Shakespeare's Othello
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; a secret marriage, a spurned suitor and a sinister plot could be the making of his undoing.
This trilingual (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.
Adapted by Jimi Bani and Jason Klarwein
Directed by Jason Klarwein
Queensland Theatre (AUS)
A Queensland Theatre production.
This project is supported by the Australian Government through the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program.
In association with Brisbane Festival.
Adaptation Jason Klarwein
Adaptation Jimi Bani
Director Jason Klarwein
Designer Richard Roberts
Lighting Designer Ben Hughes
Sound Designer Brady Watkins
Production Partners
Price
$39 - $94 + Booking fee
Times
Matinees: Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm
Evenings: Mon-Tue 6:30pm, Wed-Sat 7:30pm
Auslan Interpreted: Mon 19 Sept, 6:30pm
Audio Described: Sat 1 Oct, 2pm
Play Briefing: Mon 5 Sept, 6pm
Night with the Artists: Mon 19 Sept, 6.30pm
Duration
2 hrs 45 minutes, including 20 min interval
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Assistive listening systems available
Audio description
Auslan interpreted events
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Full of passion and power, Othello was masterfully performed and exemplified what Shakespeare can on a modern stage.
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How to get there
Bille Brown Theatre,
Queensland Theatre ›
78 Montague Rd,
South Brisbane QLD 4101