Our Othellobegins with Shakespeare and his words in original language proceeding through our vision, interpretation, and theatrical and scenic rewriting.
Thanks to the work of author Andrea de Manincor, Cassio – the only witness of the tragedy – guides the audience, in Italian, through the sequence of events, sharing reflections and comparisons.
From Venice to Cyprus, from Othello’s and Desdemona’s master bedroom, there is a progression towards the profound intimacy of the tragedy. We immerse ourselves in the emotive turmoil in which Othello is caught – nourished, bewitched and conquered by Iago. He falls, along with all of us.
It is a journey towards the altar of sacrifice, where Desdemona – the only Shakespearian heroine capable to standing up against the paternal figure – consciously continues to accept her choice until the very end.
On stage:
Director: Solimano Pontarollo
Script adaptation: Andrea de Manincor
Actors: Andrea De Manincor, OTHELLO – Solimano Pontarollo, JAGO – Francesco Martucci, CASSIO – Giulia Tomelleri, DESDEMONA
Duration: 50 minutes
Language Accompaniment in Italian and dialogues in English and only in Italian
Venue: Theatre space or itinerant venue
Performance: In costume
