Othello

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Event Othello
Venue The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Festival of the Arts 1998
First Date 18 March 1998
Opening Date 18 March 1998
Last Date 22 March 1998
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description For the National's first visit to New Zealand, Sam Mendes directs Shakespeare's classic tragedy of envy and sexual jealousy. In an outstanding cast, Simon Russell Beale gives a chilling performance as Iago, the ruthless manipulator of his master's passions, and as one of theatre's greatest villains.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Classical
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Simon Russell Beale Actor Iago
Paddy Cunneen Composer
Anthony Ward Designer
Sam Mendes Director
Paul Pyant Lighting Designer
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme New Zealand International Festival of the Arts 1998 programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 156960