Although no Spiegeltent, the Space Theatre does its best to bring The Famous Spiegeltent magic to the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. The assembly of the room works a treat.
While some of Shakespeare’s tragedies deal with politics, court matters or the lives of kings and queens, Othello is a story that operates on a very tangible level with the emotions of love, jealousy, prejudice and revenge.
Aside from one too many references to cricket, this is a very well-observed and well-written piece, or, rather, pieces; comprising three vignettes, with the three cast handling three roles apiece.
Red Light Winter deals with the seriously dysfunctional romances of a small group of thirtysomethings, with an emphasis on sex and emotional inadequacy.