National Theatre Live: Othello

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Adrian Lester Othello

Rory Kinnear Iago

Jonathan Bailey Cassio

Lyndsey Marshal Emilia

Sandy Batchelor Soldier