The theatre has a diverse artistic policy that includes new writing, contemporary reappraisals of european classics, british and american drama and smallscale musical theatre. See more ideas about tom hiddleston, thomas william hiddleston and tom hiddleston loki. Oct 12, 2007 complete casting has been announced for the upcoming donmar warehouse production of othello starring ewan mcgregor as iago with chiwetel ejiofor in the title role. An appearance in a grandage production is a huge leg up to getting noticed, as it was for tom hiddleston in the donmargrandage 2009 production of othello. First performed at the donmar warehouse an 30 november 2007 the donmar warehouse production of othello directed by michael grandage. Saint joan will be broadcast live, in partnership with national theatre live, to cinemas around the world, directly from the donmar warehouse on thursday 16 february 2017. In each volume of the shakespeare on stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes of a landmark shakespearean production, recreating. In an age of highconcept shakespeare, michael grandage has come up with a refreshingly classical production, says michael billington. Directed by michael grandage, the play stars chiwetel ejiofor in the title role and kelly reilly as desdemona. The donmar is the ideal venue for unadulterated shakespeare, interpretations that rely on the language, rather than flash trappings. Londons donmar finalizes cast for mcgregorejiofor othello. Othello ran between november 2007 and february 2008 in londons west end. Elliotts theatre credits include urinetown apollo theatre and st james theatre, tape trafalgar studios, the history boys national theatre, bells and chaos birmingham repertory theatre, the maids lyric hammersmith and lord of the flies, the winters tale, macbeth and julius caesar rsc. Donmar warehouse presents city of angels full cast.
This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the moor othello, ewan mcgregor as the scheming iago, and kelly reilly as the gen. Donmar warehouse wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. A donmar warehouse and sheffield theatres coproduction, the york realist will be designed by peter mckintosh, with lighting by paul pyant and sound by emma. The donmar warehouse has announced full casting for playwright steve waters searing new drama limehouse. A donmar warehouse presentation of a play in two acts by william shakespeare. See more ideas about shakespeare, creative activities and high school students. The production subsequently appeared as a recording for radio, broadcast on 4 may 2008 on bbc radio 3, with chiwetel ejiofor as othello and the rest of the original. The cast of the donmar warehouses sellout production of othello has recorded a cd version of the play for naxos audiobooks. Jul 01, 2008 shakespeares othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. The production subsequently appeared as a recording for radio, broadcast on 4 may 2008 on bbc radio 3, with chiwetel ejiofor as othello and the rest of the original cast.
Apr 22, 2020 engaging activities and classroom resources for teaching and learning about shakespeares othello. Tickets for the donmar warehouse show are changing hands at. With chiwetel ejiofor as othello and ewan mcgregor as his nemesis, iago, the production finds two. Reading, writing, and study guides for secondary english language arts ela, high school students. Chiwetel ejiofor discusses playing othello, in this ebook taken from shakespeare on stage.
Othello is designed by christopher oram, with lighting by paule constable and music and sound by adam cork. Donmar daily release means there are tickets available for our production every day. Sam mendes, michael grandage and now josie rourke have all served as artistic director. Othello apparently the latest price for a black market ticket for the donmar s eagerly awaited production of othello is a cool. Othello by william shakespeare read by ewan mcgregor.
Othello the tragedy of othello, the moor of venice is a tragedy by william shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. Tickets for the donmar warehouse show are changing hands at many times their original price, according to reports. In this volume, chiwetel ejiofor discusses playing othello in michael grandages production at the donmar warehouse, london, in 2007. Othello, a moorish general in the venetian army, and his treacherous ensign, iago. Unless otherwise stated, all productions were presented at the donmar warehouse in covent garden, london.
Shakespeare s othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. It is the greeneyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on. The cast featured chiwetel ejiofor as othello, ewan mcgregor as iago, and kelly reilly as the desdemona. Shakespeares othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies.
This recording features music written specifically for. Donmar warehouse wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Othello apparently the latest price for a black market ticket for the donmars eagerly. This recording features music written specifically for the stage. Defying society in order to pursue her heart, desdemona marries othello, a moorish general, and follows him to cyprus where he must repel the threat of turkish invasion. Mar 19, 2020 the donmar warehouse is a 251seat, notforprofit theatre in covent garden, london, england. We will be adding more information on past productions soon. Donmar warehouse to build temporary theatre for allfemale shakespeare trilogy season comprising julius caesar, henry iv and the tempest to be staged at 420seat venue next to kings cross. The donmar warehouse is a 251seat, notforprofit theatre in covent garden, london, england. The production was set in a womens prison, and it was the first of a trilogy of allfemale productions, all starring walter, that the guardian would call one of the. The recruiting officer, frame 312, world music, the cryptogram. Listen to othello audiobook by william shakespeare. He delivers big consequences in a small space, combines intimacy with amplitude, and rescues shakespeares tragedy.
Much has been made in the press of michael grandages new production of othello for the donmar, mostly to do with the sellingon price of tickets. Warning othello of the nature of jealousy, in an effort to further fan the flames iago says. Chiwetel ejiofor on othello shakespeare on stage on. With chiwetel ejiofor as othello and ewan mcgregor. Lyndsey turners spinetingling revival is a strong match for the playwrights wild imagination. Chiwetel ejiofor on othello shakespeare on stage apple books. Until this beautiful book i didnt know why that misunderstanding, of course being othello such an amazing reading is natural that fantasy would alter the. Volume 2 twelve leading actors on twelve key roles. Michael grandages production of othello at the donmar warehouse is extraordinarily fresh. Dec 06, 2007 michael grandages production of othello at the donmar warehouse is extraordinarily fresh. Iago, a junior officer tormented by his lack of promotion. The story revolves around its two central characters. May 14, 2007 ewan mcgregor returns to the stage this fall as the villainous iago at the donmar warehouse in london in a new production of shakespeares othello.
A new west end production of shakespeares othello starring ewan mcgregor has become the hottest ticket in london. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as. This production ran from 27 november 2007 23 february 2008 at the donmar warehouse. William shakespeare, chiwetel ejiofor, ewan mcgregor, kelly reilly, naxos audiobooks. Standard ticket prices for performances at the donmar are. A production from londons donmar warehouse, featuring an awardwinning performance by chiwetel ejiofor in the title role as the jealous moor othello. Othello lessons, activities, and classroom resources. Sep 23, 2016 this autumn the project will conclude with the tempest forming the final part of the shakespeare trilogy, as we break free from the donmar warehouse to perform in a new 420seat intheround temporary theatre at kings cross, immediately adjacent to kings cross station and directly accessible from kings boulevard. The play imagines what happened when the gang of four met in 1981 to break away from the labour party and form the sdp. At the donmar, we want to create as many opportunities as possible for people to see productions in our magical, intimate theatre. This autumn the project will conclude with the tempest forming the final part of the shakespeare trilogy, as we break free from the donmar warehouse to perform in a new 420seat intheround temporary theatre at kings cross, immediately adjacent to kings cross station and directly accessible from kings boulevard. Othello mcgregor right was last seen in the west end in guys and dolls.
The naxos website entry for the cd includes notes on the play by russell jackson accessed 72008. Assistant director at the donmar warehouse, was trainee associate director at the royal court and associate director at sheffield theatres. Saint joan, starring gemma arterton, finds full company at. Michael grandage has directed a magnificent othello. For a complete catalogue and to order other naxos audiobooks titles please contact. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the moor othello, ewan mcgregor as the scheming iago, and kelly reilly as the gentle desdemona. Othello by william shakespeare 2008, cd, unabridged for. Donmar warehouse production type sound recordingscommercial plays othello subjects drama keywords shakespeare, william 15641616 notes notes includes a dvd containing interviews with the cast. This recording features music written specifically for the stage production. Richard kents superlative goldtinged wooden set gives the donmars relatively small stage an expanse one would not think it capable of. Dec 01, 2007 tickets for the donmars new production of othello flew out of the box office the moment bookings opened and have since been reportedly changing hands online for up to. Marc elliott playing pancho vargaslieutenant munoz makes his donmar debut in city of angels. Recording of donmar warehouses othello 2007 learning.
This recording features music written specifically for the stage production which. The reader watches in awe as iago weaves his web around othello, to bring about his downfall. Previous donmar credits include versailles, 2014 writer and director, making noise quietly, 2012 director, small change, 2009 writer and days of wine and roses, 2005 director. The secret of its success lies in the fact that, for once, nothing in shakespeares familiar tragedy. Nov 23, 2016 donmar warehouse to build temporary theatre for allfemale shakespeare trilogy season comprising julius caesar, henry iv and the tempest to be staged at 420seat venue next to kings cross. In michael grandages thrilling new production at the donmar warehouse, in london, until february 23rd, chiwetel ejiofor, a britishborn. Ewan mcgregor returns to the stage this fall as the villainous iago at the donmar warehouse in london in a new production of shakespeares othello. Othello opened at the donmar warehouse in london on 4 december 2007, directed by michael grandage, with chiwetel ejiofor as othello, ewan mcgregor as iago, tom hiddleston as cassio, kelly reilly as desdemona and michelle fairley as emillia. Dec 05, 2007 the independent books puzzles indy100.
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