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?
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.
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.
Director
Ola Ince debuted in the intimate, candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse with this
‘inspired’ (The Guardian), ‘profound’
(Evening Standard), and ‘masterfully
redefined’ (West End Best Friend)
take on Shakespeare’s blistering tragedy.
Starring
Ken Nwosu and Ira Mandela Siobhan.
Recorded
at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in 2024. Cinema audiences can enjoy exclusive
interval footage including behind-the-scenes interviews and a Globe Theatre
tour. 3hrs 6mins (inc. interval).
Tickets: £16, Seniors £15, Students £10, Child £10 + £1.20 per ticket if booked online