Othello
Othello
Enter the intimate confines of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as Shakespeare’s blistering tragedy, Othello, is laid bare by candlelight this winter.
Othello, the General. Othello, the hero. Othello, the husband. Othello, the Black man. Praised by everyone, Othello has carved a successful career for himself. Until one man’s unrestrained jealousy and deceitful manipulation starts a fire that corrodes not only Othello’s reputation, but his own sanity as well. Othello, the target. Othello, the enemy. Othello, the murderer.
Following 2021’s Romeo & Juliet (★★★★ ‘bold, clever, energetic’, The Guardian) in the Globe Theatre, Director Ola Ince debuts in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with Shakespeare’s confronting look at the destructive impact of racism that asks: How do we respond to Black success? And what does it mean for accomplished Black men to be torn down by the society that initially lauded them? Othello is part of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse 10th anniversary season.
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at: I am not what I am. Act I, scene 1
- Good To Know
The play contains themes of domestic abuse, misogyny, anti-black racism and offensive language. The play also contains violence, including murder and suicide.
Additional Details & FAQ
- Access Information
For access bookings, please contact the Box Office on 020 7902 1409 or access@shakespearesglobe.com
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after purchase
- Where Do I Go
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT
Reviews
Nick
Feb 11, 2024
This was an excellent show with a fistful of fantastic performances. The cast had a great chemistry and delivered some thought-provoking and genuinely emotional moments. All the central players put in powerful performances, but it was the modern portrayal of Desdemona and Emilia that took this production to the next level (for me). They were strong, vibrant, recognisable women, who were not going to be shouted down in the face of threats and violence. I’ve never seen them portrayed like that before and it was brilliant. As was the entire cast and production.