Othello

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Event Othello
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 5 May 2001
Last Date 9 June 2001
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Maori-born, missionary-adopted, British-educated, this Othello (Jim Moriarty) has returned to New Zealand a stranger in his own land.Increasing his identity crisis, he is here as a general in the British army, commanding her majesty's troops in the Waikato land wars.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Tragedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Geoff Knight Actor Montano
Jennifer Ludlam Actor Emilia
Eilish Moran Actor Desdemona
Jim Moriarty Actor Othello
Helen Pearse-Otene Actor Bianca
Gareth Reeves Actor Cassio
Brian Sergent Actor Iago
Teodor Surcel Actor Roderigo
Allan Lees Costume Designer
Cathy Downes Director
Sheena Baines Lighting Designer
William Shakespeare Playwright
Tony Geddes Set Designer
Works
Text Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 187998