The production will run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from the 23rd October until the 17th January 2026.
It has been announced that David Harewood, who originally played Othello at the National Theatre in 1997, will reprise the role in Tom Morris’s new production of Shakespeare’s play heading to the West End later this year.
Starring alongside him in this production will be Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlyn Fitzgerald as Desdemona.
Featuring music by PJ Harvey, this production of Shakespeare’s tale of jealousy and manipulation will be the first of a series of contemporary Shakespeare productions created by Morris to be staged in the West End over the next five years.
Talking about returning to the role, Harewood said: “It’s very exciting to be tackling this monumental part once again. Last time around, I was very conscious of breaking through a particular glass ceiling, and I probably felt the weight of that. No concerns this time, and I’m looking forward to starting afresh.”
The creative team behind the production is set to include: Ti Green (designer), Jon Nicholls (sound design and additional music), Richard Howell (lighting design), Anna Cooper (casting), Dominic Skinner (make-up design), Suzanne Scotcher (hair and wigs design), Katie Henry (associate director), Bethan James (assistant director), Laila Diallo (movement director), Sabia Smith (costume supervisor), Mariama Bojang (assistant costume designer), Sheena Linden (company manager), Damian Partington (production manager) and Samantha Adams (dramatherapist).
Further casting for the production will be announced soon.
Tickets are set to go on general sale on the 23rd May here.