Othello
Writer
William Shakespeare
Director
Ben Thomas
Location
The Carne Studio Theatre
Dates
Saturday 6 April, 7:00pm
Monday 8 April, 7:00pm
Tuesday 9 April, 7:00pm*
Wednesday 10 April, 2:00pm
Wednesday 10 April, 7:10pm**
The running time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including an interval.
*This will be a relaxed performance. Find out more.
**Please note, Wednesday's evening performance will begin ten minutes later.
About the Show
Othello, written around 1603, is a tragic play that delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and racism. Set in the Venetian Republic, the play follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his ensign and antagonist, Iago. Othello’s marriage to Desdemona, a Venetian woman, becomes a focal point for Iago's manipulative schemes. Exploiting Othello’s insecurities about his race and his marriage, Iago sows seeds of doubt in Othello’s mind, leading to tragic consequences.
Ben Thomas has a diverse experience as actor, director and producer, having performed on stage, TV, radio and film, achieving awards from BAFTA and the TMA for his Shakespearean roles.
His theatre directing covers a wide range of UK venues from the National Theatre to Hackney Empire, as well as being Artistic Director of Talawa Theatre.
He’s a past governor and trustee of Rose Bruford College, and been a director on the boards of Greenwich Theatre, Albany Theatre, Talawa Theatre.
William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright and actor whose plays have had an enduring presence on stage and screen. He was a prolific writer during the Elizabethan and Jacobean ages of British theatre (sometimes called the English Renaissance or the Early Modern Period). With a rich and diverse portfolio of work that continues to be adapted into the modern day, Shakespeare is hailed as one of the most important literary figures of the English language.
Contains use of racist language, reference to racism, adultery, domestic violence, murder and death.
There is use of prop weapons throughout - realistic hunting knives used in multiple fight scenes (stabbing and death), but no use of fake blood. There is also an intense scene where we see a character suffocated with a pillow and then strangled.
Booking
Booking is now open. Once you have booked a ticket, you will receive an email confirmation. Read up on our latest audience information here.
Members of the industry: secure your complimentary seat by emailing the Box Office on [email protected]
Pricing and concessions
Tickets cost £14, but we have £7 concessions tickets available to Hammersmith & Fulham residents, schools, students, or people who are over 65, under 18 or are on Job Seeker's Allowance. You'll just need to provide proof of your eligibility when you collect your tickets at the Box Office. We offer a complimentary ticket for carers, to book please call the box office on 020 8834 0500. If you belong to our Pathways Programme or work with any of our Pathways Partners you are entitled to complimentary tickets. Please contact the box office to book.
Accessibility
If you have any additional requirements, you would like us to be aware of, please contact box office on 020 8834 0500.
Booking your tickets
Book your tickets online or by calling our box office on 020 8834 0500.
Industry booking
If you're a member of the industry, please email [email protected] to book your tickets.
Ticket collection for in-person tickets
There is no need to collect tickets. You will be ticked off an attendance list on arrival.
Refunds
Unfortunately, all tickets are non-refundable.
Creative Team
* LAMDA staff member or visiting artist
Director
Ben Thomas*
Designer
Alex Marker*
Lighting Designer / Prod Lx
Aidan Gibson
Sound Designer / PSE
Ghoti Fisher
Voice Director
Gurkiran Kaur*
Fight Director
Claire Llewellyn*
Costume Supervisor
Caitlyn Keaney*
Wardrobe Assistant
Daniella BG*
Assistant Director
Ilona Sell
Cast
1st Senator / Montano / Lodovico
Shak Benjamin
Rodrigo
Tyler Dailey
Iago
Brandon Jewell
Cassio
Evan Klein
Bianca / Messenger / Drinker
Avria Lynn
Emilia / Duchess / Bianca (Understudy)
Geri McNamara
Desdemona
Madeleine Paulson
Brabantio / Gratiano / 1st & 2nd Gentleman / Drinker
Harry Pritchard
Othello
Romario Splatt
Production Team
Stage Manager
Ronan McKenna
Assistant Stage Manager
Megan Parker
Production Manager
Elisabetta Perrotta