National Theatre Live: Othello (2023)

7.5/10 185 min Drama

Overview

Farewell the tranquil mind. A bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. A refugee of slavery; having risen to the top of a white world, he finds that love across racial lines has a cost. Wed in secret, Desdemona and Othello crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide.

Cast

Giles Terera

Othello

Rosy McEwen

Desdemona

Paul Hilton

Iago

Tanya Franks

Emilia

Rory Fleck-Byrne

Cassio

Jack Bardoe

Roderigo

Kirsty J. Curtis

Bianca

Gareth Kennerley

Montano

Joshua Lacey

Lodovico

Martin Marquez

Duke of Venice

Jay Simpson

Brabantio / Gratiano

Peter Eastland

Ensemble

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