Follow our broadcasts from stage to screen with exclusive backstage updates. Today, we are run by parttime volunteers from a wide array of backgrounds. Othello is a 1965 film based on the national theatre companys staging of shakespeares othello 19641966 staged by john dexter. The production has been shown in cinemas around the world, and is currently available on demand to british schools. Othello directed by nicholas hytner, the national theatre, london, 20. 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. The national theatre presents a major new production of william shakespeares celebrated play about the destructive power of jealousy. Othello, a moorish general in the venetian army, and his treacherous ensign, iago. Adrian lester steals the show as an achingly human othello in nicholas hytners production, says tim walker. 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.
Captured live in stratforduponavon, iqbal khans adaptation was the first at the rsc to cast a black actor, lucian msamati, in the role of. Olivier awardwinning actor adrian lester henry v at the national theatre. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. A provocative and memorable production that is less about race than about soldiers psyches. Hytners brilliantly acted both leads are stunning, acutely penetrating and deeply disturbing account. When laurence olivier gave his acclaimed performance of othello at the royal national theatre uk in 1964, he had developed a case of stage fright that was so profound that when he was alone onstage, frank finlay who was playing iago would have to stand offstage where olivier could see him to settle his nerves. The moderate violence occurs mainly during the scene in which othello murders his wife. Subreddit for all those theatre obsessed people who want proshots instead. The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othello s jealous ensign, who plots to. National theatre live is the national theatres groundbreaking project to broadcast worldclass theatre to cinemas in the uk and internationally. Jul 29, 20 the national theatre presents a major new production of william shakespeares celebrated play about the destructive power of jealousy. Othello 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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 play began with a blast of loud music as iago and roderigo, with beer glasses in their hands, burst out of a pub for a cigarette. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Olivier awardwinning actor adrian lester henry v at the national theatre, bbcs hustle takes the title role. Directed by stuart burge, the film starred laurence olivier, maggie smith, joyce redman, and frank finlay, who all received oscar nominations, and provided film debuts for both derek jacobi and michael gambon. This film includes footage from the national theatre s 20 production. Its objective is to finish the game with the greater amount of pieces circles of the same color. Top five shakespeare plays that speak to the 21st century. The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othello s jealous ensign, who plots to destroy their union.
This production is fastpaced, provocative, and coherent. 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. National theatre at home while were closed national theatre on. 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. Photography of one man, two guvnors by johan persson, othello by johan persson, jane eyre by manuel harlan, treasure island by johan persson and. Apr 24, 20 this othello, at the national theatre, has all the hallmarks of hytner at his best, writes charles spencer. Othelloperformed by the royal national theatre deirdre fleming othello presented by the royal national theatre at the olivier theatre, london, england, april 23october 5, 20, and broadcast by nt live to cinemas worldwide, including silver cities london cinemas, london, ontario, canada, 10 12, 20. Stream world class theatre experiences to any device, anywhere in the world. This is a wonderful othello that is a fine vehicle to introduce teens to the magic world of william shakespeare. 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. 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. Hytners brilliantly acted both leads are stunning, acutely penetrating and deeply disturbing account of the play.
Othello the tragedy of othello, the moor of venice is a tragedy by william shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. But again, im afraid i lost patience with shakespeare and hytner. The national theatre is at upper ground, south bank, london se1 9px. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. Jun 24, 2015 celebrating the 450th birthday series of shakespeare. Occasionally the need to find a visual, contemporary cultural idiom has been unsuccessful. In 2011 directed for thoc national theatre of cyprus the tragedy bacchae by euripides. Othello at the national theatre lust, jealousy and. 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. It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul internationally acclaimed director ron daniels joins stc to helm othello, shakespeares tale of jealousy, duplicity, and destruction. Olivia vindall as desdemona and adrian lester as othello, in the national theatre s production of othello. National theatre will stream nt live productions for free on.
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. 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. 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. 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. Othello sea view playwrights theatre company youtube. 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. The national theatre has announced its new initiative, national. The national theatre streaming service for schools is free to use and available. National theatre live othello british board of film. This othello, at the national theatre, has all the hallmarks of hytner at his best, writes charles spencer. Stephen sondheims legendary musical is staged for the first time at the national theatre and broadcast captured live to cinemas. 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 by william shakespeare starring adrian lester, rory kinnear directed by nicholas hytner screening from october 12 find. Librivox recording of othello, by william shakespeare.
Othello on hulu either streaming online or on your favorite device. It is illegal to view and download this material online. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing national theatre live. Adrian lester and rory kinnear jointly won the evening standard best actor award for their performances in the iconic roles of othello and iago. Othello directed by nicholas hytner, the national theatre, london, 20 if my memory serves me correctly, then all of nicholas hytners shakespeare productions i have seen have been in moderndress. Othello in othello national theatre the root few theatrical productions are the talk of the town as much as the national theatre s othello currently is. An understated othello sounds like a contradiction in terms, but until. With jonathan bailey, sandy batchelor, adam berry, david carr.
If my memory serves me correctly, then all of nicholas hytners shakespeare productions i have seen have been in moderndress. 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. Royal national theatre production broadcast by hd live october, 20 at bryn mawr film institute, 824 w. 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. Published in 2017 issue 1 for the production othello 20, the national theatre, england the streets of venice are dark and menacing. For othello, added to the whisperings of iago, this is the final proof of her infidelity.
Hytners inaugural 2003 season as artistic director of the national included his staging of. 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. Following government advice about coronavirus, the national theatre building is currently closed to the public until 30 june. Othello, newly married to desdemona, who is half his age, is appointed leader of a major military operation. Starring adrian lester, as othello, and rory kinnear, as iago, this production has been unanimously praised by the press. Othello is a classic strategy game, also known as reversi. Watch treasure island, robert louis stevensons classic adventure of mutiny, money and murder, brought to life on stage and filmed live at londons national. 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.
These are pirated copies of national theatre recordings. 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. Othello is the story of a crosscultural romance between the title character, a noble moor who is a general in the venetian army, and desdemona, a beautiful and virtuous venetian lady. 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. 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. The final act, the bedroom scene, had moments of true tension and gasps from the audience. Othello runs in the olivier repertoire until the autumn, with a national theatre live broadcast on 26 september. With an ensemble that encompasses various ethnicities, othello s race is largely irrelevant here. Military intelligence theres one more chance to see a local screening of the national theatre of londons othello. Othello, with adrian lester and rory kinnear, and manchester international festivals electrifying production of macbeth, with kenneth branagh as the scottish. Apr 27, 20 othello runs in the olivier repertoire until the autumn, with a national theatre live broadcast on 26 september. William shakespeare the observer theatre national theatre. Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners.
The national theatre live production of othello 20 features adrian lester as the moor, rory kinnear as iago and olivia vinall as desdemona. Author william shakespeare director nicholas hytner producer national theatre cast includes. Exclusive access to the worlds finest theatre productions. 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.
National theatre live is national theatre s groundbreaking project to broadcast the best of british theatre to cinemas in the uk and internationally. Celebrating the 450th birthday series of shakespeare. Othello, 20th century classics the cherry orchard and adaptations of romeo and juliet. The story revolves around its two central characters. This is the second major revival of othello in as many weeks. 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. Othello at the national theatre lust, jealousy and revenge. Available productions include shakespeare set texts othello, 20th. 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. As he has invariably done with shakespeares plays at the national theatre, nicholas hytner set his production of othello in our own time. Screening live at light house media centre, wolverhampton on thursday 26th september at 7pm.
National theatre live help complete the collection. Watch the worlds finest theatre productions with digital theatre, anywhere, anytime. Adrian lester and rory kinnear jointly won the evening standard best actor. Othello curriculum links teachers resources including lesson activities, analysis of the play, details and a guide to this production, videos, photos and design, are provided once you have booked. Othello, national theatre adrian lester and rory kinnear are enormously compelling in nicholas hytners absorbing production of shakespeares tragedy. Project muse othello performed by the royal national. National theatre live is the national theatre s groundbreaking project to broadcast worldclass theatre to cinemas in the uk and internationally. We booked for a backstage tour at the national theatre, it was a great experience. Directed by nicholas hytner, it is set primarily in a 21stcentury army barracks.
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