Review: Othello (Theatre Royal Haymarket)
David Harewood leads a striking cast in this urgent and riveting production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy.
London's 2025 Shakespeare Highlights
This year has featured several standout Shakespeare plays in London, including Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre. These were among the best adaptations of the Bard’s work I have seen so far.
Othello's Return to West End
As 2025 nears its end, Othello returns to the West End after a long absence. Tom Morris’ highly anticipated production aims to captivate audiences anew.
Production Themes and Impact
The play delves into the darker aspects of power, rage, and desire. It brings to life Shakespeare’s story of manipulation, jealousy, and toxic masculinity with a fresh, intense energy, embodying the production's own description of “raging to life like never before.”
Personal Perspective
Having never seen a production of Othello before, I approached this without prior comparisons. I value innovative and accessible interpretations of Shakespeare’s work that engage audiences, especially those who find the language challenging.
“When it comes to this production of Othello, it ticked every single box, wowing me from start to finish.”
This adaptation successfully meets high expectations, proving both thrilling and accessible.
Author's Summary
This production of Othello at Theatre Royal Haymarket delivers a powerful, fresh take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, captivating with its energy and modern relevance.