Starring adrian lester, as othello, and rory kinnear, as iago, this production has been unanimously praised by the press. Celebrating the 450th birthday series of shakespeare. William shakespeare the observer theatre national theatre. The moorish general othello is manipulated into thinking that his new wife desdemona has been carrying on an affair with his lieutenant michael cassio when in reality it is all part of the scheme of a bitter ensign named iago. Following government advice about coronavirus, the national theatre building is currently closed to the public until 30 june.
The national theatre streaming service for schools is free to use and available. This othello, at the national theatre, has all the hallmarks of hytner at his best, writes charles spencer. Librivox recording of othello, by william shakespeare. The production has been shown in cinemas around the world, and is currently available on demand to british schools.
National theatre live othello british board of film. Othello the tragedy of othello, the moor of venice is a tragedy by william shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. The national theatre production national theatre london on. Olivier awardwinning actor adrian lester henry v at the national theatre, bbcs hustle takes the title role. The production is national youth theatre s first staging of othello since its acclaimed 19951996 production starring chiwetel ejiofor in the title role. National theatre live is national theatre s groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of british theatre to cinemas in the uk and internationally. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. Shakespeares text has been adapted by scott graham and steven hoggett for frantic assembly. When digging out my ticket for the nt live screening of othello at nottinghams broadway, i had to go into my archived email from four months ago. National theatre live othello is a recording of a performance of shakespeares tragedy about an army captain who is manipulated by his assistant into killing his own wife. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing national theatre live. An understated othello sounds like a contradiction in terms, but until. Apr 27, 20 othello runs in the olivier repertoire until the autumn, with a national theatre live broadcast on 26 september.
Oct 14, 20 military intelligence theres one more chance to see a local screening of the national theatre of londons othello. Used and recommended by the national theatre general editor stanley wells edited by kenneth muir introduction by tom mcalindon. National theatre live is the national theatres groundbreaking project to broadcast worldclass theatre to cinemas in the uk and internationally. Internationally, it is known as the national theatre. Iago, passed over for promotion by othello in favour of the young cassio, persuades othello that cassio and desdemona are having an. Jun 24, 2015 celebrating the 450th birthday series of shakespeare. Adrian lester othello and rory kinnear iago talk about their characters, the relationship between them, their relative position in the social and military hierarchy of the play and the motivations for their actions. The national theatre live production of othello 20 features adrian lester as the moor, rory kinnear as iago and olivia vinall as desdemona. Among the exotic airs and mysterious shadows of cyprus, newly married and promoted moorish general othello finds himself the pawn in the manipulative games of his righthand man.
Hytners brilliantly acted both leads are stunning, acutely penetrating and deeply disturbing account of the play. Jul 29, 20 the national theatre presents a major new production of william shakespeares celebrated play about the destructive power of jealousy. Adrian lester othello and rory kinnear iago talk about their characters, the relationship between them, their relative position in the social and military hierarchy of the play and the. The national theatre is at upper ground, south bank, london se1 9px.
With adam best, oliver chris, claire cordier, imogen doel. Othello, newly married to desdemona, who is half his age, is appointed leader of a major military operation. One of his most heartbreaking tragedies, shakespeares tale of love, jealousy and deceit is brought to life in this groundbreaking production from the royal shakespeare company. Othello is a classic strategy game, also known as reversi. The royal national theatre in london, commonly known as the national theatre nt, is one of the united kingdoms three most prominent publicly funded performing arts venues, alongside the royal shakespeare company and the royal opera house. A decade ago, almost to the month, nicholas hytner launched. We saw the three theatres and the guy doing the tour was informative, funny and extremely knowledgeable, describing the layout and construction of the theatres as well as all the hidden secrets about where they store the scenery etc. Booking for these screenings has become even more competitive, and as i tweeted afterwards i was disappointed to see so few young people in the audience. Theatre family an introduction to everybody involved in the production, and a chance for the.
Othello on hulu either streaming online or on your favorite device. Adrian lester steals the show as an achingly human othello in nicholas hytners production, says tim walker. Apr 24, 20 this othello, at the national theatre, has all the hallmarks of hytner at his best, writes charles spencer. Othello, newly married to desdemona who is half his age is appointed leader of a major military operation. This production is directed by simon pittman, associate director of frantic assembly. Apr 24, 20 its apt that a drama set among soldiers should be presented with military precision. This production is fastpaced, provocative, and coherent. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. The best of british theatre broadcast from the london stage to cinemas around the world.
We booked for a backstage tour at the national theatre, it was a great experience. Follow our broadcasts from stage to screen with exclusive backstage updates. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Then must you speak of one that loved not wisely but too well english touring theatre s stylish reimagining of shakespeares tragedy unlocks the play for a contemporary audience, presenting an othello forced to conceal his muslim faith in order to survive and thrive in venetian society. Sep 22, 20 founded in 2011, everything theatre started life as a pokey blog run by two theatre enthusiasts and thanks to the entry pass scheme for 1625 year olds regular national theatre goers. Today, we are run by parttime volunteers from a wide array of backgrounds. Sep 16, 2016 released to mark the 400th anniversary of shakespeares death, national theatre shakespeare draws together a wealth of incredible archive material on the 55 shakespeare productions the nt has.
National theatre live is the national theatre s groundbreaking project to broadcast worldclass theatre to cinemas in the uk and internationally. Watch the worlds finest theatre productions with digital theatre, anywhere, anytime. Iago, passed over for promotion by othello in favour of the young cassio, persuades othello that cassio and desdemona are having an affair. Apr 23, 20 olivia vindall as desdemona and adrian lester as othello, in the national theatres production of othello.
Olivier awardwinning actor adrian lester henry v at the national theatre. Jul 15, 2007 the clarity, the precise articulation and the deep understanding of the text by director halberstam and the actors gives this production of othello a sharpness that allows us to understand the complex motivations of the characters. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother sebastian is lost. The story revolves around its two central characters. Royal national theatre production broadcast by hd live october, 20 at bryn mawr film institute, 824 w. Astonishingly, david harewood was the first black actor to play the great moorish venetian general othello at londons national theatre, triumphantly taking on the rolebut not until 1997. Screening live at light house media centre, wolverhampton on thursday 26th september at 7pm. Internationally, it is known as the national theatre of great britain. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. The production is national youth theatres first staging of othello since its acclaimed 19951996 production starring chiwetel ejiofor in the title role. Othello, newly married to desdemona who is half his age is appointed leader of a major.
Othello 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Olivia vindall as desdemona and adrian lester as othello, in the national theatre s production of othello. With jonathan bailey, sandy batchelor, adam berry, david carr. Recorded through national theatre live on 26th september, 20. Originally broadcast as part of the national theatre live broadcast of othello, this film looks at the military setting of the play and the role of majorgeneral jonathan shaw. This film includes footage from the national theatre s 20 production. The moderate violence occurs mainly during the scene in which othello murders his wife. Verdi and his opera otello after aida, which had its world premiere in cairo on 24 th december 1871, within the inauguration of the suez canal, there was a sixteenyear long pause in verdis work. Othello runs in the olivier repertoire until the autumn, with a national theatre live broadcast on 26 september. Directed by nicholas hytner, it is set primarily in a 21stcentury army barracks. Author william shakespeare director nicholas hytner producer national theatre cast includes. It was believed that the great maestro, who was already quite old, had definitely abandoned his creative work and that it was the time for him to become one of those old people for whom manzoni. The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othello s jealous ensign, who plots to.
It is illegal to view and download this material online. Captured live in stratforduponavon, iqbal khans adaptation was the first at the rsc to cast a black actor, lucian msamati, in the role of. Last night, i saw the national theatre s othello as part of their nt live series of plays broadcast to movie theaters in the uk and around the world. May 15, 20 othello is directed by nicolas hytner, and runs in repertoire at the national theatre until autumn 20 check the website for specific dates and times. English touring theatres stylish reimagining of shakespeares tragedy unlocks the play for a contemporary audience, presenting an othello forced to conceal his muslim faith in order to survive and thrive in venetian society. Jealousy, love, hate, deception and treachery lie at the heart of william shakespeares othello, and the national theatre s rendition brings these themes to life in a vibrant and gripping way. Othello and iago are a bit cracked as they prepare lock horns as othello and iago at the national theatre, the actors talk about jealousy, the horrors of war. Othello, a moorish general in the venetian army, and his treacherous ensign, iago.
The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othello s jealous ensign, who plots to destroy their union. The national theatre presents a major new production of william shakespeares celebrated play about the destructive power of jealousy. This is a wonderful othello that is a fine vehicle to introduce teens to the magic world of william shakespeare. If you cannot get to the national for othello, you can catch it at one of 250 cinemas in the uk and others worldwide on the 26th of september, thanks to national theatre live.
Its objective is to finish the game with the greater amount of pieces circles of the same color. Othello resource pack a document to download and print, for teachers and students wanting to find out what has happened during rehearsals for a particular production is be available on the national theatre. Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners. Adrian lester and rory kinnear jointly won the evening standard best actor. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Adrian lester plays the title role in the national theatres production of othello. Tamsin greig is malvolia in a new twist on shakespeares classic comedy of mistaken identity.
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