Directed by Tony Award winner Tom Morris OBE, the explosive new production will star David Harewood OBE as Othello alongside Toby Jones OBE as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.
Othello at Theatre Royal Haymarket press image.
Othello is an epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity which has been revived many times on the London stage. This is the first in a series of contemporary productions created by Tom Morris for Chris Harper Productions, which will be staged in the West End over the next five years.
Further casting for the production will be announced at a later date.
David Harewood, who in 1997 was the first black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre, and makes a return to the role in this brand-new production, said:
‘It’s very exciting to be tackling this monumental part once again. Last time around I was very conscious of breaking through a particular glass ceiling and I probably felt the weight of that. No concerns this time and I’m looking forward to starting afresh.’
Joining Tom Morris and with music by PJ Harvey, the creative team consists of Ti Green (Designer), Jon Nicholls (Sound Design and Additional Music), Richard Howell (Lighting Design), Anna Cooper CDG (Casting), Dominic Skinner (Make-up Design), Suzanne Scotcher (Hair & Wigs Design), Katie Henry (Associate Director), Bethan James (Assistant Director), Laila Diallo (Movement Director), Sabia Smith (Costume Supervisor), Mariama Bojang (Assistant Costume Designer), Sheena Linden (Company Manager), Damian Partington (Production Manager) and Samantha Adams (Dramatherapist).
Othello will play at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 23 October 2025 to 17 January 2026. It will follow the West End transfer of Til The Stars Come Down that will run from 1 July - 27 September 2025.
