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David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin Fitzgerald star in Shakespeare's blistering tragedy

⭐4.6/5 based on 13 reviews

Things to Know Before You Go

Updated: Sat 28 Feb, 06:00 London time

Is there a Saturday matinee for Othello next weekend?

No Saturday performance next weekend.

What time does the Othello Sunday show start next weekend?

No Sunday performance next weekend.

What's the cheapest Othello performance next weekend?

Check the performance list above for prices.

Do I need to know Shakespeare well to follow Othello?

No. The story is clear even if this is your first encounter with Shakespeare. The production uses strong visual storytelling and detailed performances to help you follow the relationships, and you quickly become accustomed to the language.

What is Othello about?

Othello follows a celebrated general whose new marriage and position make him vulnerable to jealousy and manipulation. His trusted ensign, Iago, exploits Othello’s insecurities, twisting small doubts into a catastrophic loss of trust, with tragic consequences for everyone around them.

How long does this production of Othello run?

The running time is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, including an interval. The evening is structured so that the tension builds steadily, with a clear break in the middle to catch your breath.

Is Othello suitable for younger audiences?

Othello contains themes of racism, domestic violence and psychological manipulation, as well as some strong language and intense scenes. It is generally more suitable for older teenagers and adults. If you are considering bringing a teenager, it can be helpful to discuss the themes in advance.

What is the staging style of this production?

This production combines a relatively uncluttered stage with strong lighting, sound and music to create atmosphere. The focus is on the actors and their relationships, but the design helps to underline the shifts in power and mood throughout the story.

About this show

Shakespeare’s tragedy of jealousy and power is reimagined in this bold new production of Othello at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald lead an exceptional cast in a story that moves from intimate romance to chilling paranoia as trust begins to fracture. Tom Morris’s staging, with music by PJ Harvey, places Othello’s downfall in a world that feels unsettlingly close to our own, where ambition, manipulation and prejudice feed off each other. This is a tense, contemporary Othello for audiences who want Shakespeare to feel urgent rather than distant, while still honouring the poetry that makes the play a masterpiece.