Othello, starring Othniel Mani with Charles Mayer as Iago, is set 1810 Australia, and directed by Josephine Mayer.
It is Shakespeare’s most searing tragedy in a world of first encounters and shifting power. The redcoats' rivalries contrast with hope for harmony between new and ancient. The role of Bianca is shared between two First Nations dancers and performers — Ella Havelka and Erica Dixon — each bringing their own raw intensity to the stripped-back ensemble.
The company’s style of site-responsive work weaves through production, the soundtrack including didgeridoo played by Uncle Col Lyons.
This is more than a retelling of a classic play — it is a transformative theatrical experience that is uniquely Australian and profoundly human.
Meet the cast before and after the show, and see for yourself why they are hailed with consistent ★★★★★ reviews as
"Captivating" by Sydney Morning Herald 2025, and "The best of the best" by Sydney Arts Guide 2025.