Othello - come along Tonight!

Don't leave it till the last week -some performances are booked out! Come along tonight - tix available at the door at The Rechabites Hall, 224 William St, Northbridge - 8pm. It's not even too cold at the ol' Rechies at present! Here's what the critics say: The West Australian – June 11 2007 Ruth Callaghan “David Meadows plays Iago with a disturbing familiarity: his villain is not the pantomime or B-movie evil nemesis variety, but an ordinary, deeply bitter man who can disguise his malice and actions well and would not be out of place in any office or social group.” “Meadow’s performance is strongest in this version, directed by Stephen Lee, but he is well supported by the other chief actors, as well as Lee himself, who brings real life to some of the minor characters.” “…there are some fine moments, particularly in the second half of the play. You might find it hard to applaud Iago.” “The opening night performance of 'Othello' at the Rechabites was brilliant.” Gordon Johnston: ..”the casti had impeccable timing, plenty of body action and with all the emotions demanded by a Shakespearean play being transferred beautifully to this modern version. Every member of the casti became totally involved with their characters, with some touching moments.” Shirley Van Sanden: That was a fabulous night at the theatre! The production was brilliant, the direction was fantastic and the acting was terrific! You deserve another sell out season. We overheard a youngster behind us say "I can understand every word". Most impressed with the domestic dispute off stage so that we could see the reactions of the bystanders on stage! Sarah Green, Australian Stage Online: David Meadows gave an outstanding and frighteningly believable performance as Iago. His rage in soliloquoy earned the audience’s shocked silence and his disturbingly convincing sincerity when speaking with Othello only made his spotlighted soliloquies more sickening as he revealed his poisonous intent. His verse-speaking was simply superb and he also extracted a number of laughs along the way. Admittedly, and to be fair to the other actors, this script was really made for Iago Kim Walsh is an attractive Desdemona but there is little real sense of a close relationship between her and Othello. She played her part of beguiling simplicity commendably and her best performance was in the final scene. The more worldly-wise Emilia, played by Angelique Malcolm, put in a solid performance as the shrewish, jaded wife of Iago. James Davies as the foppish Roderigo was very good, and Dan Luxton made a solid, likeable Cassio.