Othello is at the peak of his powers, but in passing over his servant Iago, he has created a deadly enemy.

Meet the full cast and creative team for our autumn production of Othello

See pictures of Othello on stage in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

See the cast of our new production of Othello in rehearsal, with John Douglas Thompson in the title role.

Othello is manipulated by the man he thought was his friend, Iago, bringing about the destruction of everything he holds dear.

Find out about our assisted performances for Othello.

Find out more about our production of Othello and how it was created, with our series of events.

Explore information and resources for teachers and learners on Othello

Our productions of Othello from 1979, 1989, 2004 and 2015

Studying Othello? Visit the SHAKESPEARE LEARNING ZONE to discover loads of facts, videos and info about the play