The Northern Broadsides and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of Othello, starring Lenny Henry in the title role, will transfer to the Trafalgar Studios from 11 September following a sell-out, regional tour.
Love, racism, jealousy and desire are at the emotional core of Shakespeare’s monumental tragedy, a tender love story shattered by one man’s obsessive hatred of another. Othello is noble, brave and victorious. Iago, passed over for a position in the army, fuels his diabolical revenge with hatred and snarling racism. Poignant, intense and heartbreaking, Othello mercilessly explores every inch of the human condition.
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Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2009 | Evening Standard Awards | Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer | Lenny Henry |
2009 | Obie Awards | Performance | John Douglas Thompson |
2008 | Evening Standard Awards | Best Actor | Chiwetel Ejiofor |
2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Actor | Chiwetel Ejiofor |
2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Actress | Kelly Reilly |
2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Newcomer in a Play | Tom Hiddleston |
2008 | Olivier Awards | Best Performance in a Supporting Role | Michelle Fairley |
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