OTHELLO

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Would rival anything put on at the National” - Frankenstein 2025

At the height of his power, Othello is Venice’s greatest general - respected, unstoppable, and newly married to the passionately loyal Desdemona. But in promoting another to be his trusted lieutenant, Othello has unknowingly created a deadly enemy - his overlooked, underestimated, and quietly venomous advisor, the duplicitous Iago. What follows is a furious unravelling of trust, love, and identity in a web of betrayal, manipulation and revenge.

“Put out the light, and then put out the light.”

In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic masculinity, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge.

DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all.

Discarded Nut Theatre Co. - redefining classic theatre.