Othello London Reviews and Tickets

66%

(4 Ratings)

Positive

75%

Mixed

25%

Negative

Members say

Edgy, Confusing, Accessible, Absorbing, Resonant

About the Show

Dynamic theatre company Frantic Assembly presents a 21st-century retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy.

A new production of one of Shakespeare's most devastating tragedies. A story about social standing, love and betrayal.

When the villainous Iago is passed for promotion, he seeks revenge on the confident and intelligent Othello. Events unravel when Othello is led to believe that his wife has been unfaithful and he subsequently becomes overwhelmed by jealousy.

This revival production returns with an updated version following successful runs in 2008 and 2014.

Show-Score Member Reviews (4)

Resonant, Edgy, Dizzying, Absorbing

See it if You didn't understand the NT version at ALL

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Relevant, Great staging, Edgy, Confusing, Clever

See it if you enjoy physical theatre and shakespeare

Don't see it if You want to see something that kids will enjoy. This is for a more out-there theatre-goer

Too modernised, Confusing

See it if You like the modern version of Othello

Don't see it if You like the classic/original Othello

During previews

Engaging, Great cast, Accessible, Fast paced, Remixed

See it if you enjoy reinvented plays.Vengeful & sensual domestic tragedy remixed with flair.

Don't see it if reinvented plays is not your choice of theatre

Critic Reviews (3)

"The play becomes a powerful study in male brutality, stripped of many other layers of meaning. Never more so than in the last scene, which is as vicious and shocking as anything I’ve seen on stage recently."
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"It’s a fast-moving production, creating a tight, often exciting story of jealousy-driven violence."
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"The story is timeless; jealousy, paranoia and rage and Frantic Assembly have shown how to take the story, set it in a new time and location and not only succeed, but succeed in style. "
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