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Jealousy, obsession, and betrayal collide in Shakespeare's tragic play about the darkest parts of human nature.
4.5 22 reviews from 22 verified reviews- Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald
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Othello in London
Starring:
David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald
Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most tragic heroes, and Iago is his most notorious, delightfully wicked villain. Catch them both in this tragic tale full of twists and turns, betrayal and lies, an unforgettable adaptation of the tragedy of Othello brought to life by trailblazing director Tom Morris.
Why should you watch Othello?
- Along with a critically acclaimed director, Othello boasts an all-star, talented cast, featuring David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald as Othello, Iago, and Desdemona.
- Othello’s themes of manipulation, jealousy, and race are as relevant today as they ever were, and this modern spin is sure to address them in fresh and fascinating ways.
- This will be the first in a planned series of contemporary Shakespeare productions, and it’s definitely worth catching the whole collection, especially if you’re a lover of Shakespeare.
What is Othello about?
Othello, the most celebrated war hero in Venice and loving husband to the beautiful, devoted Desdemona, seemingly has it all until his false friend Iago manipulates him into believing his wife is having an affair with the gallant soldier Cassio. As Othello spirals into jealousy and paranoia, stoked by Iago’s clever lies and a society that has always looked down on him for his race, a devastating series of events send him on a path of destruction and violence.
Othello is the first in a five-year series of contemporary Shakespeare productions created by Tom Morris (War Horse, Touching the Void) for Chris Harper Productions. David Harewood (Homeland, Best of Enemies) - the first black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre in 1997 - returns to this iconic role, with Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists) and Caitlin Fitzgerald (Succession, Masters of Sex) starring as the scheming Iago and the doomed Desdemona.
Tom Morris puts a contemporary spin on this thrilling story of betrayal and jealousy, updating it to a modern setting that tackles timely themes of political machinations, toxic masculinity, and modern warfare. In an interview, Toby Jones expressed his excitement to “immerse myself in this dark, sad, funny, mysterious world” and Caitlin FitzGerald praised Morris’s interpretation of a “Desdemona who is full of agency, fearless in both mind and heart, and a true equal to Othello”. It’s going to be Othello as you’ve never seen it before, so don’t miss this modern take on a play that explores the darkest parts of human nature.
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Othello Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Saturday, 17 January 2026
- Running time:
2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Age restrictions
Ages 12+.
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Content Warning: Sex, violence, death and themes related to mental health.
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Valid Monday - Thursday evenings 17 November 2025 - 2 January 2026, Friday evenings 5-19 December, 22-23 & 30-31 December matinees. Book by 8 December 2025.
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Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Othello.
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A brilliant productionD Reviewed on 16 November 2025 by David
United Kingdom
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ClassicExcellent performance all round in a truly lovely theatre ...... pity that the provision of toilet facilities is truly abysmal ( both male and female ).
I Reviewed on 13 November 2025 by Ian
United Kingdom
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Great performances in classic playE Reviewed on 11 November 2025 by Edward
United Kingdom
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A great OthelloAlthough the text seemd somehow abridged, the tension and the drama werein there. The actors were capable of raising the emotions to climax and Othello's monologue at the end was simply perfect.
C Reviewed on 09 November 2025 by Chiara
Italy
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Beautiful design great actingAlthough the details are lost somewhat from the Gallery.
A Reviewed on 05 November 2025 by Anette
United Kingdom
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BrilliantFabulous performances all round. Spellbinding, captivating, absorbing.
S Reviewed on 01 November 2025 by Susan
United Kingdom
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Brilliant version of OthelloAll the characters were brilliantly depicted. Toby Jones was an inspired choice for Iago and it was great to see the female characters depicted with personality and strength.
R Reviewed on 01 November 2025 by Rachel
United Kingdom
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Stunning shocking and thought provoking...best Othello production i have seen
S Reviewed on 01 November 2025 by Sumi
United Kingdom
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Blind seatUnfortunately I couldn’t see much from my seat. I don’t think you should sell those seats. I left during the interval as I wasn’t enjoying at all.
J Reviewed on 31 October 2025 by Juan
United Kingdom
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Amazing acting and thrilling storyToby Jones is one of the most thrilling actors. I will always remember his scenes with the marvelous Dorian Harwood as some of the best I’ve ever seen on the stage. This is my favorite Shakespeare play – – very exciting. This production felt like a noose tightening leading to shock after shock. Highly recommended.
D Reviewed on 30 October 2025 by Denise
United States Of America
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DramaticG Reviewed on 25 October 2025 by Gillian
United Kingdom
Please note the reviews below are from an old production of Othello.
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mixed up metaphorical mayhemTrying to shoehorn a race thing with a police theme seems a hands down for Othello, however, the early police story seemed to be lost in the other canon story, the descent into jealousy driven madness. The influence of Iago however was totally diminished, (I say this having rewatched the Sir Ian Mckellen performance as Iago). He is now a minor character whilst the actor (I should say actors) interpretation of Othello takes centre stage and misfires all over the place. I enjoyed the strangeness and accuracy of Othello's 'dance partner' although it seems that an actor acts those parts rather than have an extra (all be it stunningly performed if dance theatre is your thing), it must feel emasculating- Othello? -Whose whole existence was always about his power and control, is now de-masculine, who'd have thunk it? Idris Elba style cop needs someone to dance his emotional turmoil. (if there is a 'sameness' then costumers should really give him the same watch, or 'a watch' for the pedants. The theme of police seemed to drop away with the exit of Desdemona's father and although a fun evening (if you like to sit, or stand in the insular world of the playhouse), it always seemed half-hearted. neither a modern police retrospective or a study on the intricacies of envy, jealousy and the foolishness that is brought by love. Othello didn't love Desdemona, there was no reasoning as to why he should and equally why Desdemona should love him back, (other that the 's.e.x thing) Iago had no reason to hate Othello, it was just accepted that he did not a 'police thing' apparently, off stage- off scene. not a race thing that one might throw at the first act, never to be shoehorned in anywhere else. If you're throwing in modern references like 'Chelsea girl'-mixing your Shakespeare-its not Romeo and Juliet' It made the pleasurable and possibly 'play saving' introduction of a 'deliveroo' all the more welcoming. Meanwhile the candles rise and fall for no apparent reason, if only to prove to the plethora of American Tourists that they do and that is how Shakespeare meant it. One wishes for someone to be chased by a bear.
J Reviewed on 15 April 2024 by Jon
United Kingdom
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Superb acting, setting and directingO Reviewed on 19 March 2024 by Ogo
United Kingdom
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Bleak and joyless staging, left at the intervalS Reviewed on 05 January 2023 by Simon
United Kingdom
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Great acting from all cast. ?
M Reviewed on 28 December 2022 by Mariana
United Kingdom
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