A new West End production of Shakespeare’s Othello will open in October, at Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring David Harewood OBE, Toby Jones OBE and Caitlin FitzGerald.
Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse) with music by PJ Harvey, the adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragic story will open at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket on 23rd October, where it will play until 17th January 2026.
Othello is the first of a series of contemporary Shakespeare productions created by Tom Morris which will be performed in the West End over the next five years.
David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies) will take on the title role of Othello. In 1997 he became the first black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre and returns to the role in the new West End production.
The actor 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.”
Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists) will take on the role of Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex) will star as Othello’s wife, Desdemona.
Toby Jones said: “I am eagerly anticipating rehearsals for Othello with David Harewood, Caitlin FitzGerald and Tom Morris, preparing as best I can to immerse myself in this dark, sad, funny, mysterious world.”
About the show
Othello is Venice’s greatest general and when he secretly marries Desdemona, the daughter of a senator, a faction plot to bring about his downfall. The Shakespearean tragedy is a story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity that explores the darker side of power, rage and desire.
Performances begin on 23rd October, with tickets on sale from 22nd May. Theatre Royal Haymarket holds group bookings for up to three weeks before payment.
For more information and to sign up for pre-sale access visit www.othelloonstage.com.
