A Citizens Theatre, Northern Stage and HOME Manchester production, in association with Royal & Derngate
Othello
27 Oct - 07 Nov 2026
Event details
A secret marriage. The brink of war. Fact and fiction.
It’s not just black and white.
Fear, passion and paranoia bubble beneath the surface of Othello and Desdemona’s newlywed life.
Iago’s manipulations begin in whispers – and end in ruin.
Director Anthony Almeida‘s new production looks afresh at this iconic tragedy – as much about love as it is about hate.
“Chaos is come again.”
Citizens Theatre - Main Theatre
27 Oct - 07 Nov 2026
2hrs 45mins (approx., including interval)
£18.50 - £43.50
Age recommendation
14+
Content note
Contains scenes of domestic violence, psychological manipulation, sexual references, themes related to racism and mental health, and death.
Discounts
Save up to 20% with Individual and Joint Theatre Passes
Save 50% with our Lucky Dip tickets
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply
More about our discounts
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
More about our fees
Event details
A secret marriage. The brink of war. Fact and fiction.
It’s not just black and white.
Fear, passion and paranoia bubble beneath the surface of Othello and Desdemona’s newlywed life.
Iago’s manipulations begin in whispers – and end in ruin.
Director Anthony Almeida‘s new production looks afresh at this iconic tragedy – as much about love as it is about hate.
“Chaos is come again.”
Citizens Theatre - Main Theatre
27 Oct - 07 Nov 2026
2hrs 45mins (approx., including interval)
£18.50 - £43.50
Age recommendation
14+
Content note
Contains scenes of domestic violence, psychological manipulation, sexual references, themes related to racism and mental health, and death.
Discounts
Save up to 20% with Individual and Joint Theatre Passes
Save 50% with our Lucky Dip tickets
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply
More about our discounts
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
More about our fees
Cast
Rebecca Banatvala
Chris Garner
Phoebe Smyth
Will Stanton
Matthieu Sys
Maanuv Thiara
Dwane Walcott
Grace Hodgett Young
Creative Team
Director Anthony Almeida
Designer Natasha Jenkins
Lighting Designer Sinead McKenna
Sound Designer Matthew Tuckey
Video Designer Erin Guan
Movement Director Giaele Mattioli
Casting Director Karishma Balani
Production Manager Suzie Normand for SNC Productions
Accessibility
Access Performances
Captioned
Sat 31 October
BSL Interpreted
Thursday 05 November
Audio Described
Saturday 07 November
Access Pass
Our Access Pass discount is available on this production. It provides 50% off full-price tickets, plus a free essential companion ticket if required, for Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent audience members.
Auditorium Space
This show takes place in our Main Theatre.
We have 6 wheelchair user positions available in the stalls seating area. At Circle level, there is level access to Row C and 2 wheelchair user positions are available. At Upper Circle Level, there are 9 steps up and 4 steps down to the seating.
Hearing aid induction loops are available.
Venue Information
Level access is available from the street, through the Courtyard and into the Main Theatre. The Courtyard Lift provides access to each level of the auditorium, and the Close Lift provides access to the Circle level of the Main Theatre.
We have a small car park with four blue badge spaces within the car park.
Othello Education: Inside the Production
Citizens Theatre - Main Theatre
03 Nov 2026
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Audio Described
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