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Witness a riveting retelling of Shakespeare’s Othello, exploring themes of jealousy, love and betrayal at the historic Theatre Royal Haymarket. Book your Othello London tickets today!
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Drama Lovers | Fans of Shakespeare | Theatre Enthusiasts
Othello returns to the West End in a bold new production that rips through Shakespeare’s classic at the historic Theatre Royal Haymarket. Leading the charge is David Harewood (Homeland, Best of Enemies), making history again as the first Black British actor to play Othello on this stage. Opposite him, Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs the Post Office) delivers a chilling turn as Iago, while Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession) gives a fierce and moving performance as Desdemona.
Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris (War Horse) and featuring a darkly hypnotic score by rock icon PJ Harvey, this Othello pulses with menace, heartbreak, and modern resonance. Expect jaw-dropping stagecraft, spine-tingling performances, and an unflinching look at power, race, and masculinity. Book your tickets for a landmark revival of one of the greatest tragedies ever written — and with a cast like this, tickets will vanish fast.
Shakespeare’s Othello is a searing tale of love, jealousy, and calculated deception. Othello, a celebrated Moorish general in the Venetian army, secretly marries Desdemona, the daughter of a powerful senator. But when his trusted ensign Iago feels passed over for promotion, he spins a web of lies, manipulating Othello into a spiral of paranoia and rage. As Iago plants the seeds of doubt, Othello’s world begins to unravel. Book your tickets for a devastating climax.
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Show Details
Genre: Play
Duration: 2 hours with one 20-minute interval,
Audience: 12+ years
Theatre Name: Theatre Royal Haymarket
Facilities: Toilets, Gift Shop, Restaurant
Accessibility: Wheelchair access, access ticket, infra-red amplification headsets, guide dogs and hearing dogs welcome
Dress Code: Smart casual
Cast & Crew
- Leading roles: David Harewood as Othello, Toby Jones as Iago, Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona
- Director: Tom Morris
- Playwright: William Shakespeare
- Music: PJ Harvey
- Design: Rajha Shakiry
- Lighting design: Prema Mehta
- Sound design: Carolyn Downing
- Movement direction: Ingrid Mackinnon
- Casting: Amy Ball CDG
- Associate director: Mumba Dodwell
- Costume supervisor: Mary Charlton
- Lighting associate: Holly Ellis
- Sound associate: Nicola T. Chang
- Musical director: Alex Baranowski
- Production manager: Paul Hennessy
- Company stage manager: Sadie Alton
- Deputy stage manager: Katie Boyles
- Assistant stage manager: Alice Hague
- Wardrobe: Billie Marten
- Wigs supervisor: Kevin Fortune
Additional Tips
- Keep in mind, most London theaters are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.
- This show is recommended for ages 12+ years with adult supervision.
- Content warning: This production contains sex, violence, death and themes related to mental health. Viewer discretion is advised
- You will receive an email with your Othello voucher. Please display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID.
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