Shakespeare’s Othello returns to the West End in a powerful new production starring David Harewood OBE, Toby Jones OBE, and Caitlin FitzGerald.
The production will run at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 23 October 2025 to 17 January 2026, with a press night on Tuesday 4 November 2025.
Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse), this bold reimagining features music by PJ Harvey and explores themes of manipulation, jealousy, and toxic masculinity.
David Harewood, who first played Othello at the National Theatre in 1997, reprises the role in this new staging.
“It’s very exciting to be tackling this monumental part once again,” said Harewood. “Last time around I was very conscious of breaking through a particular glass ceiling and I probably felt the weight of that. No concerns this time and I’m looking forward to starting afresh.”
Toby Jones, who plays Iago, said: “I am eagerly anticipating rehearsals for Othello with David Harewood, Caitlin FitzGerald and Tom Morris, preparing as best I can to immerse myself in this dark, sad, funny, mysterious world.”
Caitlin FitzGerald, taking on the role of Desdemona, added: “I am thrilled to be joining this incredible production with these incredible people, and to explore a Desdemona who is full of agency, fearless in both mind and heart, and a true equal to Othello.”
Director Tom Morris praised the cast’s theatrical roots: “The glittering screen careers of David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald are built on their love of theatre… underlying the intelligence and searing wit of Caitlin’s screen performances… is a rare theatrical craft.”
This marks the first in a series of contemporary Shakespeare productions by Tom Morris for Chris Harper Productions, set to unfold over the next five years.
The creative team includes Ti Green (Designer), Jon Nicholls (Sound Design and Additional Music), Richard Howell (Lighting Design), and PJ Harvey (Music), among others.
Othello is produced by Chris Harper Productions with Len Blavatnik & Danny Cohen for Access Entertainment. Further casting will be announced soon.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
