The cast are lounging backstage during the interval of their final Dress Rehearsal.

OTHELLO: This costume’s ruddy heavy!

CASSIO: You’re telling me – aren’t your boots really tight? I swear the stage lights just make them swell up.

DESDEMONA: My hair’s wilting, literally.

The DIRECTOR comes back with a plate of biscuits and everyone helps themselves, mumbling thanks through mouthfuls.

DIRECTOR: You’re doing brilliantly guys, you really are.  Othello, that last soliloquy was perfect, and Cassio, upping the Fop Factor on those kisses was brilliant! But where are Roderigo and Iago?

OTHELLO: Putting the props backstage, they were the last ones on.

DIRECTOR: Make sure you leave something for them – remember Iago has allergies, so I have no idea which of these he can eat.

DESDEMONA: Nah, it’ll be fine. He’s not that st-

IAGO (bursting in through the door): Get me a blasted biscuit before I kill you all!

CASSIO: What on earth...

IAGO: I just walked into the bloomin’ pillar!

OTHELLO (slowly): You mean ... the ones behind the wings?

IAGO: Yes.

OTHELLO: The ones we pass every time we go on and off the stage, that you’ve never so much as brushed against before?

IAGO (irritably): Yes.

OTHELLO: (smirking) The ones we painted bright yellow to stop this happening?

IAGO: ... Just give me a bloody biscuit will you?

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The Winter Solstice Drama Production of Othello was a roaring success, but it didn't get there without its ups and downs. Come and watch the fun as Othello, Cassio, Desdemona, Iago, Emilia and all their friends get into all manner of hi jinx.

Warning: contains inappropriate use of stage equipment, nonsensical rants and makeup atrocities.

updated Sep 30 '11 by SpookOfNight