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    Directed by Richard Twyman

    Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory and Tobacco Factory
    Theatres present a season of plays that resonate powerfully with
    the modern world and are excited to welcome Richard Twyman,
    Artistic Director of English Touring Theatre, to direct one of
    Shakespeare’s great tragedies.

    Read the feedback from audiences!

    Hayat Kamille offers an insight into playing Bianca in Othello

    One of Shakespeare’s most startlingly contemporary plays, Othello
    is a masterful depiction of a life torn apart by racism and the
    destructive nature of prejudice.

    Venice, a western colonial power, employs the newly-married
    Othello, a Muslim general, to lead their army against Turkish
    invasion. The difficulties of assimilating into a society riven by
    discrimination, fear and mistrust, soon begin to take their toll on
    Othello: manipulated by Iago, his life quickly unravels, and he turns
    on all he holds dear.

    A truly timeless play, Othello speaks afresh to each society that
    comes to it: a warning weaved within the fabric of the tragedy, more
    urgent than ever, compelling us to look beyond divisions of race,
    religion or culture and acknowledge our universal humanity.

    CAST
    Christopher Bianchi Duke/Gratiano
    Alan Coveney Brabantio
    Piers Hampton Cassio
    Hayat Kamille Bianca
    Mark Lockyer Iago
    Brian Lonsdale Roderigo
    Norah Lopez Holden Desdemona
    Abraham Popoola Othello
    John Sandeman Lodovico
    Ghazwan Safadi Montano
    Katy Stephens Emilia
    with Joel Macey, Zachary Powell and Kenton Thomas

    PRODUCTION
    Richard Twyman Director
    Georgia Lowe Designer
    Giles Thomas Composer and Sound Designer
    Matthew Graham Lighting Designer
    Abdul-Rehman Malik Creative Adviser

    For more on the cast of Othello, read our season cast announcement.

    • RUNNING TIME3hrs with interval
    • AGE RECOMMENDATION12+
    • VENUE
      • PREVIEWS
      • Thu 16 – Mon 20 February£16
      • Matinées
      • Thu 02 & Thu 09 March 2.30pm Full £19 / Schools & Under 15s £12
      • Sat 2.30pm Full £19 / Schools & Under 15s £12
      • All other performances
      • Mon & Tue 7.30pm £19
      • Wed 7.30pm & Thu 8pm£21
      • Fri 8pm & Sat 7.30pm£24

    LUNCHTIME TALK
    Sat 18 March 11am – 1pm Tickets £15 (includes buffet lunch)
    Join members of the company as they discuss this production of Othello.
    Please note that this is not an introduction to the season’s shows; we recommend that everyone attending has already seen the production.

    Business Club Members can get 2 for 1 tickets to the performances on Fri 17 February, 8pm and Thu 23 March, 8pm. Book early as this offer is subject to availability. To claim please quote your company promotion code over the phone or in person at the Box Office. Please bring proof of the company you work for.

    Start Time Details of individual show and performance times are available when you click 'Buy Tickets'.

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