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Othello closes today
By Amy Somensky Feb 23, 2008, 0:01 GMT
Defying society in order to pursue her heart, Desdemona marries Othello, a Moorish General, and follows him to Cyprus where he must repel the threat of Turkish invasion. Iago, a junior officer tormented by his lack of promotion, sets out to destroy their love and manipulate Othello to serve his own ends. ...more
London: The Donmar Warehouse's production of Shakespeare's Othello plays its final performance today.
Starring in the drama is Chiwetwl Ejiofor as the title character, Ewan McGregor as Iago, Kelly Reilly as Desdemona, Edward Bennett as Roderigo, Michelle Fairley as Emilia, Michael Hadley as the Duke of Venice, Tom Hiddleston as Cassio, Michael Jenn as Montano, Martina Laird as Bianca, and James Laurenson as Brabantio.
The creative team includes design by Christopher Oram, lighting design by Paule Constable, and music and sound design by Adam Cork. Michael Grandage directs.
In Othello Desdemona defies society in order to pursue her heart by marrying Othello, a Moorish General, and follows him to Cyprus where he must repel the threat of Turkish invasion. Iago, a junior officer tormented by his lack of promotion, sets out to destroy their love and manipulate Othello to serve his own ends.
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