RSC Live: Othello
Synopsis
Othello is the greatest general of his age. A fearsome warrior, loving husband and revered defender of Venice against its enemies. But he is also an outsider whose victories have created enemies of his own, men driven by prejudice and jealousy to destroy him. As they plot in the shadows, Othello realises too late that the greatest danger lies not in the hatred of others, but his own fragile and destructive pride.
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Hugh Quarshie
Othello
Lucian Msamati
Iago
Joanna Vanderham
Desdemona
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd
Cassio
Ayesha Dharker
Emilia
James Corrigan
Roderigo
Brian Protheroe
Brabantio
Gwilym Lloyd
Gratiano
Tim Samuels
Lodovico
Nadia Albina
Duke of Venice
Eva Feiler
Venetian Comms Officer
Ken Nwosu
Othello's Guard
Guy Hughes
Venetian Guard
Owen Findlay
Venetian Soldier
Scarlett Brookes
Bianca
David Ajao
Montano
Rina Mahoney
Cypriot Soldier / Cypriot Comms Officer
Jay Saighal
Cypriot Soldier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iqbal Khan
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Akintayo Akinbode
- Original Title
- RSC Live: Othello
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iqbal Khan
William Shakespeare
Akintayo Akinbode
Steve Eveleigh
Zoe Donegan
Department Leadership Roster
Fotini Dimou
Costume Design
Zoe Donegan
Producer
Steve Eveleigh
Editor
Iqbal Khan
Director
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What is RSC Live: Othello about?
Othello is the greatest general of his age. A fearsome warrior, loving husband and revered defender of Venice against its enemies. But he is also an outsider whose victories have created enemies of his own, men driven by prejudice and jealousy to destroy him. As they plot in the shadows, Othello realises too late that the greatest danger lies not in the hatred of others, but his own fragile and destructive pride.
Who directed RSC Live: Othello?
RSC Live: Othello was directed by Iqbal Khan.
Who stars in RSC Live: Othello?
The principal cast of RSC Live: Othello includes Hugh Quarshie, Lucian Msamati, Joanna Vanderham, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Ayesha Dharker.
When was RSC Live: Othello released and how long is it?
RSC Live: Othello was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for RSC Live: Othello?
The original motion picture soundtrack for RSC Live: Othello was composed by Akintayo Akinbode.