OTHELLO

by William Shakespeare
29 November 2007 – 23 February 2008

Defying society in order to pursue her heart, Desdemona marries Othello, a Moorish General, and follows him to Cyprus where he must repel the threat of Turkish invasion. Iago, a junior officer tormented by his lack of promotion, sets out to destroy their love and manipulate Othello to serve his own ends.

 

 

 

 

CAST

in order of speaking
Roderigo EDWARD BENNETT
Iago EWAN McGREGOR
Brabantio & Gratiano JAMES LAURENSON
Othello CHIWETEL EJIOFOR
Cassio TOM HIDDLESTON
1st Officer & 1st Cyprus Gentleman ALASTAIR SIMS
1st Senator & 2nd Cyprus Gentleman DAVID MARA
Duke of Venice & Lodovico MICHAEL HADLEY
Desdemona KELLY REILLY
Montano MICHAEL JENN
Emilia MICHELLE FAIRLEY
Bianca MARTINA LAIRD

PRODUCTION
Director MICHAEL GRANDAGE
Designer CHRISTOPHER ORAM
Lighting Designer PAULE CONSTABLE
Composer and Sound Designer ADAM CORK
Casting Director ANNE MCNULTY
Production Manager PATRICK MOLONY
Company Stage Manager LORNA COBBOLD
Deputy Stage Manager JENNY GRAND
Assistant Stage Manager BELLA LAGNADO
Assistant Director ALEX SIMS
Costume Supervisor SARAH BOWERN
Fight Director TERRY KING
Rehearsal Photographer MARC BRENNER
Production Photographer JOHAN PERSSON