New production images have been released for Tom Morris’ explosive new West End staging of Othello, ahead of its press night at Theatre Royal Haymarket on Tuesday 4 November 2025.
The production stars David Harewood as Othello, Toby Jones as Iago, and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.
Joining them in the cast are Vinette Robinson (Emilia), Luke Treadaway (Cassio), David Ahmad (Gratiano), Gethin Alderman (Nicos, Understudy Roderigo and Lodovico), Ewan Black (Montano, Understudy Iago and Fight Captain), Tom Byrne (Roderigo), Jonathan Cobb (Telemachos, Understudy Cassio, Montano and Memet), Peter Guinness (Brabantio), Felix Hayes (Duke of Venice), Jasmin Hinds (Julio/Julia, Understudy Emilia, Bianca and Nicos), Wela Mbusi (Memet, Marcus and Understudy Othello and Telemachos), Jude Owusu (Lodovico), Tom Peters (Vincenzio and Understudy Brabantio, Duke of Venice and Gratiano), and Rose Riley (Bianca and Understudy Desdemona).
Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris (War Horse), the production features music by PJ Harvey and explores themes of manipulation, jealousy, and toxic masculinity.
Othello is the first in a series of contemporary Shakespeare productions created by Tom Morris for Chris Harper Productions, set to run in the West End over the next five years.
The creative team includes Ti Green (Designer), Jon Nicholls (Sound Design and Additional Music), Richard Howell (Lighting Design), Nina Dunn (Projection Design), and Anna Cooper CDG (Casting).
Also on the team are Yarit Dor (Movement and Intimacy Director), Kate Waters (Fight Director), Dominic Skinner (Make-up Design), Suzanne Scotcher (Hair & Wigs Design), and Katie Henry (Associate Director).
The production is supported by a large backstage and technical team, including Bethan Mary-James (Assistant Director), Sabia Smith (Costume Supervisor), and Damian Partington (Production Manager), among others.
Othello is produced by Chris Harper Productions with Len Blavatnik & Danny Cohen for Access Entertainment and Kevin and Kate McGrath on behalf of Cool Investments Ltd.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
