First Look: Othello at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
The Theatre Royal Haymarket in London hosts a new modern interpretation of Shakespeare’s Othello, directed by Tom Morris. The production runs until 17 January 2026 and showcases a distinguished cast.
Cast Highlights
- David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies) as Othello
- Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists) as Iago
- Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex) as Desdemona
- Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) as Emilia
- Luke Treadaway (Olivier Award-winner, Cabaret) as Cassio
Supporting Roles
- David Ahmad as Gratiano
- Gethin Alderman as Nicos and covering Roderigo and Lodovico
- Ewan Black as Montano and Understudy Iago, also serving as Fight Captain
- Tom Byrne as Roderigo
- Jonathan Cobb as Telemachos, Understudy Cassio, Montano and Memet
- Peter Guinness as Brabantio
- Felix Hayes as Duke of Venice
- Jasmin Hinds as Julio/Julia, Understudy Emilia, Bianca and Nicos
- Wela Mbusi as Memet, Marcus and Understudy Othello and Telemachos
- Jude Owusu as Lodovico
- Tom Peters as Vincenzio and Understudy Brabantio, Duke of Venice and Gratiano
- Rose Riley as Bianca and Understudy Desdemona
Production Updates
“The first-look trailer and photos from Othello at the Theatre Royal Haymarket have just been released, offering a glimpse into Tom Morris’s striking new vision.”
The adaptation promises a bold, relevant reading of Shakespeare’s tragedy with a cast that blends acclaimed stage and screen experience.
Author’s Summary
This revival of Othello merges modern sensibility with timeless drama, headlined by David Harewood and directed by Tom Morris at the historic Theatre Royal Haymarket.