Othello at Trafalgar Studios Theatre

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This show has concluded its current run

Othello

The Northern Broadsides and West Yorkshire Playhouse production, starring Lenny Henry in the title role, will transfer to Trafalgar Studios from 11th September following a sell-out, regional tour.

Love, racism, jealousy and desire are at the emotional core of Shakespeare's monumental tragedy - a tender love story shattered by one man's obsessive hatred of another.

Othello is noble, brave and victorious. Iago, passed over for a position in the army, fuels his diabolical revenge with hatred and snarling racism. Poignant, intense and heartbreaking, the play mercilessly explores every inch of the human condition. Starring Lenny Henry.

Othello, the Moor of Venice is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1603, and based on the Italian short story "Un Capitano Moro" (A Moorish Captain) by Cinthio (a disciple of Boccaccio) first published in 1565. The work revolves around four central characters: The leading character, a Moorish general in the Venetian army; his wife Desdemona; his lieutenant, Cassio; and his trusted ensign Iago. Because of its varied themes of racism, love, jealousy and betrayal, this poignant play remains relevant to the present day. The play has also been the basis for numerous operatic, film and literary adaptations.
Show Information

Currently Booking To:
12th December, 2009

Evenings:
Monday to Saturday 7:30pm

Matinees:
Thursday and Saturday 2:30pm

Running Time:
145 Minutes

Theatre
Information

Theatre
Seating Plan

Trafalgar Studios
14 Whitehall Street, London, SW1 2DY


Underground: Charing Cross
Bus Routes:  3, 9, 11, 12, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 153, 159
Rail: Charing Cross


 Trafalgar Studios

Directions:
Take the Northern or Bakerloo Line to Charing Cross station. The theatre is 10 minutes walk.

Air-Conditioned