Sixteenth-century Venice becomes modern-day London’s Docklands, as Othello grapples with many of the same issues that successful Black people have faced for centuries. This is an Othello for our times.
Celebrated by many, Othello has risen through the ranks of the Met police. But can his hard-won reputation, his marriage to Desdemona, and his own subconscious survive the toxic systems that surround him?
Experience Shakespeare’s confronting look at the destructive impact of institutional racism, toxic masculinity, and a justice system locked in a vicious cycle of self-fulfilling prophecy.
Directed by Ola Ince in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at The Globe Theatre. Starring Ken Nwosu as Othello, Ralph Davis as Iago and Poppy Gilbert as Desdemona.
You can watch the official trailer here
Doors open 30 minutes before the performance commences.
For booking information please go here
Reviews
★★★★ ‘Intimate, wrenching… profound’ Evening Standard
★★★★ ‘Inspired… compelling… exciting’ The Guardian
