David Harewood, Toby Jones and Caitlin FitzGerald to star in new West End production of OTHELLO

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Shakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life in an explosive new production at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket from 23 October 2025-17 January 2026, it has been announced today.

The production will star David Harewood OBE (Homeland, Best of Enemies) as Othello, Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Detectorists) as Iago, and Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Masters of Sex) as Desdemona.

Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE, with music by PJ Harvey, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire.

David Harewood, who in 1997 was the first black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre, and makes a return to the role in this brand-new production 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.”

Toby Jones said: “I am eagerly anticipating rehearsals for Othello with David Harewood, Caitlin FitzGerald and Tom Morris, preparing as best I can to immerse myself in this dark, sad, funny, mysterious world.”

Caitlin FitzGerald said: “I am thrilled to be joining this incredible production with these incredible people, and to explore a Desdemona who is full of agency, fearless in both mind and heart, and a true equal to Othello.”

This is the first of a series of contemporary Shakespeare productions created by Tom Morris for Chris Harper Productions to be staged in the West End over the next five years.

Joining Tom Morris and PJ Harvey on the creative team are designer Ti Green, sound designer Jon Nicholls (and additional music), lighting designer Richard Howell, casting director Anna Cooper CDG, make-up designer Dominic Skinner, hair and wigs designer Suzanne Scotcher, and movement director Laila Diallo.

Tickets for Othello go on general sale from 23 May at 10am here.