This tragic tale of revenge, betrayal, jealousy and love comes alive in modern-day Polynesia.
True to the original script and created in consultation with Oxford Shakespearean editor Professor Michael Neill, this play portrays Othello as the only palagi character in a brown society. Driven by the cunning manipulations of the malignant Iago, this Othello is a fast-paced, heartbreaking drama performed by one of New Zealand’s newest Polynesian theatre groups.
Here is an opportunity to experience Shakespeare that is relevant to you! Relate to the characters on stage as they struggle with the complex issues of Race, Identity, Brotherhood, Reputation and Betrayal. It is Shakespeare as you have never seen it before! 
The Black Friars are a group of first-generation New Zealand born Pacific Islanders striving in their own personal quests for identity. They achieved awards in 2007 for the ‘Best Festival Newcomers’ in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival and gained honourable mention in the North and South Magazine ‘New Zealander of the Year’. In Othello – Polynesia, the company strives to bring Shakespeare to young people as they believe in the fundamental truths of human nature offered in his plays and their relevance to all of us today.
Othello Polynesia will be performed at the Fale Pasifika at Auckland University from the 14th-16th of February 2008.
Bookings may be made at www.iticket.co.nz
Contact Michelle – email for more information.
NB: the Black Friars are also seeking sponsors for this event. For information on our sponsorship packages, please contact Janette –
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