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Othello

By William Shakespeare.

Othello stands centre stage on a raised platform, his fist raised, surrounded by figures in expressive poses.

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Audiences will also be able to watch with Audio Description and British Sign Language along with dedicated introduction notes.
Captions are available on all versions.

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To celebrate 60 years on stage, we invite you to take your seats for a special free screening of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, Othello, made possible by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance).

She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. He’s refugee of slavery; having risen to the top of a white world, he finds love across racial lines has a cost.

Wed in secret, Desdemona and Othello crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide.

Performed Watch on NT at Home in the Lyttelton Theatre.

 

Reviews

Suitability

This production contains racially offensive language and imagery, and depictions of mental and domestic abuse and violence, which some people may find upsetting. The production also contains strobe lighting and loud noises. Rated 12A

Supporters

The free stream has been made possible by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

 

Gallery

Videos

Desdemona and Othello standing in an embrace, smiling.
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Cast

Production team

Director

Clint Dyer

Clint Dyer

Set Designer

Chloe Lamford

Chloe Lamford

Costume Designer

Michael Vale

Michael Vale

Lighting Designer

Jai Morjaria

Jai Morjaria

Sound Design & Composition

Pete Malkin

Pete Malkin

Sound Design & Composition

Benjamin Grant

Benjamin Grant

Co-Composer

Sola Akingbola

Sola Akingbola

Movement Director

Lucie Pankhurst

Lucie Pankhurst

Co-Video Designer

Nina Dunn

Nina Dunn

Co-Video Designer

Gino Ricardo Green

Gino Ricardo Green

Fight Director

Kev McCurdy

Kev McCurdy

Casting

Alastair Coomer CDG

Alastair Coomer CDG

Casting

Naomi Downham

Naomi Downham

Dramatherapist

Samantha Adams

Samantha Adams

Associate Director

Mumba Dodwell

Mumba Dodwell

Associate Set Designer

Shankho Chaudhuri

Shankho Chaudhuri

Dramaturg

Zoë Svendsen

Zoë Svendsen

Shakespeare Consultant

Paul Prescott

Paul Prescott

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Photography (Rosy McEwen, Giles Terera and Paul Hilton) by Felicity McCabe