Othello: Come You Spirits

Shakespeare's Tragedy Reimagined for Australia

This bold new production of Othello stars Ray Chong Nee (Sport for Jove, Bell Shakespeare, STC) and relocates Shakespeare's most searing tragedy to the shifting landscape of early colonial Australia.

Set amid first encounters, cultural collision and competing visions for the future, the story explores how love, jealousy and ambition can shape the fate of communities and individuals alike.
 

Power, Prejudice and Betrayal

At the heart of the story is Othello, a respected leader navigating trust, loyalty and prejudice within a young colony marked by uncertainty and change. As deception takes hold, personal rivalries mirror the broader power struggles unfolding around him.

Surrounded by timeless Country, the production also offers a vision of coexistence, inviting audiences to consider the value of listening, learning and understanding different perspectives.

 

A Fresh Take on a Timeless Classic

Performed by a six-person ensemble, this adaptation combines the intensity of Shakespeare's language with a distinctly Australian perspective.

Through themes of race, justice, influence and violence, Othello: Come You Spirits invites audiences to reflect on the connections between Shakespeare's world and Australia's own complex history.

More than a retelling of a classic play, this is a thought-provoking theatrical experience that feels urgent, contemporary and deeply human.

Book your tickets and experience one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies in a bold new setting.

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