A new production of William Shakespeare's Othello, directed by Tony winner Tom Morris (War Horse) with music by PJ Harvey, will play London's Theatre Royal Haymarket October 23, 2025鈥揓anuary 17, 2026. Opening night is scheduled for November 4.
The cast will be led by David Harewood (Homeland, Best of Enemies) as Othello, Toby Jones (Mr. Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists) as Iago, and Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex) as Desdemona. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
This epic story of manipulation, jealousy, and toxic masculinity that explores the darker side of power, rage, and desire will be the first of a series of contemporary Shakespeare productions created by Morris for Chris Harper Productions to be staged in the West End over the next five years.
Harewood, who in 1997 was the first Black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre, said in a statement, "It鈥檚 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鈥檓 looking forward to starting afresh."
The upcoming production will also have designs by Ti Green, sound design and additional music by Jon Nicholls, lighting design by Richard Howell, casting by Anna Cooper, makeup design by Dominic Skinner, hair and wig design by Suzanne Scotcher, and movement direction by Laila Diallo.
Sheena Linden is the company manager, and Damian Partington is the production manager.
Kenny Leon's Broadway revival of Othello, co-starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, continues at the Barrymore.
Othello will be produced in London by Chris Harper Productions with Len Blavatnik and Danny Cohen for Access Entertainment.
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