Othello

Directed by Tanya Gerstle

11 SEP — 28 SEP 2025

Approx. 90 Minutes with No Interval

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This September, we are proud to present a riveting new adaptation of Othello, directed by the acclaimed Tanya Gerstle. In her signature bold and immersive style, Gerstle strips Shakespeare’s tragedy to its raw essence, with a powerful five-actor ensemble delivering an intense, deeply human exploration of jealousy, power, and betrayal.
When the esteemed general Othello elopes with Desdemona, defying societal expectations, his most trusted officer, Iago, begins a ruthless campaign of manipulation and deceit. As Iago’s poisonous whispers sow doubt and suspicion, Othello is drawn into a spiral of paranoia that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Love twists into obsession, friendship into treachery, and trust into a deadly weapon in this gripping psychological thriller.

A gripping, unflinching take on one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, this intimate and electrifying production is not to be missed.