Further casting added to new Othello in the West End

Additional names have been added to the new production of Othello, set to play in the West End later this year.

As already revealed, Tom Morris will direct a cast featuring David Harewood in the title role, with Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.

Shakespeare’s epic tale of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity will have music by PJ Harvey. This is the first of a series of contemporary Shakespeare productions created by Morris for Chris Harper Productions to be staged in the West End over the next five years.

Harewood returns to the title role after being the first Black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre in 1997.

Joining them will be Vinette Robinson and Luke Treadaway as Emilia and Cassio, respectively.

It marks Robinson’s West End debut, as she commented: “I am very much looking forward to exploring the play with this incredible cast and wonderful creative team.”

Treadway added: “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.” Concluding: “It will be fascinating to be a part of it and I can’t wait to get started in September.”

Also on the creative team are 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), Sabia Smith (costume supervisor), Mariama Bojang (assistant costume designer), Sheena Linden (company manager), Damian Partington (production manager) and Samantha Adams (dramatherapist). It is produced by Chris Harper Productions with Len Blavatnik and Danny Cohen for Access Entertainment.

Performances will begin at Theatre Royal Haymarket on 23 October 2025 and run until 17 January 2026. A press night is set for 4 November 2025.

Further casting for the production is to be announced.