Community
20 February, 2025
‘O, Ophelia’ focuses on domestic violence
BRISBANE actor Dr Matt Domingo is bringing charisma and a hint of darkness to the role of Hamish as part of the talented cast of ‘O, Ophelia’, a play by local playwright Amber Grossman exploring topics of abuse in romantic relationships.
Co-produced by JUTE Theatre Company and Overall Arts, ‘O, Ophelia’ is a poignant and thought-provoking new production written and directed by local playwright Amber Grossman. The play will shine a light on coercive control and emotional abuse in a narrative woven against a FNQ backdrop.
The play will have its opening night on the eve of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 7 at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre.
The two leads are Dr Matt Domingo, giving life to Hamish, the love interest and antagonist to Ophelia, played by Townsville’s Charlotte Davies, who’ll bring a very real scenario – one lived by thousands of women in Australia – to life on stage.
“I performed in community theatre for two years and then I have another two years’ experience in TV and film, but this is my first time in a theatre production of this size that’s also touring regionally,” Dr Domingo said.
“O, Ophelia is in a nutshell a story about coercive control, abusive relationships and the impact it can have on vulnerable women and it’s something that’s quite important to me and I’m passionate about and it needs to be talked about more.
“Art is one of the best ways to raise awareness, there’s only so much you can do in a clinical environment and this play has a lot of potential in saving people’s lives.”
Dr Domingo said it had been very confronting getting into the shoes of this character as an actor.
“The role is deeply confronting and yet profoundly important,” he said.
To buy tickets for ‘O, Ophelia’ visit, https://bit.ly/49tq1zb
