Tackling subjects of racism, belonging, and deception, this is a classic take on a poignant tragedy that mercilessly explores every inch of the human condition.
How do you convince a man to murder his own wife? In 16th century Venice, a military ensign passed over for promotion and consumed with jealously plots the overthrow of his noble general, the mighty Othello.
Following on from the success of Shakespeare’s R&J and Kill Bill Macbeth, South Hill Park Arts Centre presents a major new production of Shakespeare’s great domestic tragedy co-produced with Icarus Theatre Collective and Original Theatre Company.
We bring the world of Othello vividly to life, featuring a live string quartet, original music from composer Ron McAllister, and an ensemble cast. We combine Shakespeare’s vivid language with some of Britain’s greatest talent to tell a dangerous tale of ambition, jealousy, and love.
Tackling subjects of racism, belonging, and deception, this is a classic take on a poignant tragedy that mercilessly explores every inch of the human condition.
Director / Co-Producer: Max Lewendel
Producer: Alastair Whatley
Asst Director: Bethany Pitts
Movement Dir.: Ben Redfern
Fight Director: Ronin Traynor
Ed. Officers: Bethany Pitts, David Lockwood, Caroline Saunders, Natalie Scott, Jo Wright
Composer: Ron McAllister
Set Design: Christopher Hone
Cost. Design: Fiona Davis
Asst Costume: Margarita Pokhrel
LX Designer: Oliver Welsh
Sound Design: Tom Neill
Prod. Manager: Steve Tyler
Asst to the PM: Margaret Pritchard
Stage Manager: Zachary Holton
Graphic Artist: John Good
Asst. to the Producer: Louise Ody
Photographer: Jack Ladenburg
Othello: Vinta Morgan
Iago: Christopher Dingli
Desdemona: Kate Colebrook
Emilia: Laura Durrant
Roderigo: Nick Holbek
Cassio: Charles de Bromhead
Bianca: Loren O'Dair
In this, the Icarus Theatre Collective's national tour, Director Max Lewendel has sought to bring to life what he describes as the ‘musicality in the words’ of what is arguably Shakespeare’s greatest human tragedy.
Unlike the company's namesake, this show was no failure. The experiment with music may not have fully worked but it did make for a unique, new and interesting approach to a familiar story. If this is what comes from flying too close to the sun, then long may they continue.
Overall Othello was a dramatic and spectacular show presented by Icarus Theatre Collective, Original Theatre Company and South Hill Park Arts Centre.
