Review: Othello (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

Review: Othello (Theatre Royal Haymarket)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ David Harewood leads a striking cast in this urgent, riveting production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy.

2025 has featured remarkable Shakespeare plays in London, including Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Bridge Theatre, both among the finest Bard adaptations I've seen so far. As the year ends, this production of Othello returns to the West End after a long absence.

Could Tom Morris’ much-anticipated staging outshine all others, or would it fail for the wrong reasons? This version delves deep into the darker themes of power, rage, and desire. Shakespeare’s epic tale of manipulation, jealousy, and toxic masculinity erupts on stage with unprecedented intensity.

As someone who had never seen an Othello production before, I lacked comparisons but embraced this one fully. My hope is always to see Shakespeare’s work presented in fresh, exciting ways that make the language accessible and gripping, even for those less familiar with it.

This production of Othello met those hopes, impressing me thoroughly from beginning to end.

"Exploring the darker side of power, rage and desire, Shakespeare’s epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explodes on stage, raging to life like never before."

Author’s summary: This production of Othello delivers a gripping and powerful interpretation, making Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy vivid and accessible to modern audiences.

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