Vinette Robinson and Luke Treadaway join cast of OTHELLO in the West End
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Award-winning star of the BBC’s Boiling Point, Vinette Robinson, and the Olivier Award-winning Luke Treadaway will play Emilia and Cassio in the highly anticipated new West End production of Shakespeare’s OTHELLO, which begins performances at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 23 October.
They join the previously announced David Harewood as Othello, Toby Jones as Iago, and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona. Further casting for the production will be announced at a later date.
Vinette Robinson said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be making my West End debut in this new production of Shakespeare’s Othello, and I am very much looking forward to exploring the play with this incredible cast and wonderful creative team.”
Luke Treadaway said: “I am beyond excited to be starting rehearsals for Othello – a play I’ve never seen before but one that is so ingrained in our theatrical culture. It will fascinating to be a part of it and I can’t wait to get started in September.”
The explosive new production is directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris, with music by PJ Harvey. This epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire.
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.
The production features design by Ti Green, sound and additional music Jon Nicholls, lighting by Richard Howell, casting by Anna Cooper CDG, make-up design by Dominic Skinner, and hair and wig design by Suzanne Scotcher.
