Othello apparently the latest price for a black market ticket for the donmars eagerly. 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. 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. Saint joan, starring gemma arterton, finds full company at. The story revolves around its two central characters.
Dec 05, 2007 the independent books puzzles indy100. 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. This recording features music written specifically for the stage production. 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. Othello mcgregor right was last seen in the west end in guys and dolls. We will be adding more information on past productions soon. A new west end production of shakespeares othello starring ewan mcgregor has become the hottest ticket in london. Iago, a junior officer tormented by his lack of promotion. He delivers big consequences in a small space, combines intimacy with amplitude, and rescues shakespeares tragedy. Lyndsey turners spinetingling revival is a strong match for the playwrights wild imagination. Under sam mendes 19922002 under michael grandage 20022011 under josie rourke 20122019.
The cast featured chiwetel ejiofor as othello, ewan mcgregor as iago, and kelly reilly as the desdemona. This recording features music written specifically for the stage production which. Michael grandage has directed a magnificent othello. This production ran from 27 november 2007 23 february 2008 at the donmar warehouse. Marc elliott playing pancho vargaslieutenant munoz makes his donmar debut in city of angels. In each volume of the shakespeare on stage series, a leading actor takes us behind the scenes of a landmark shakespearean production, recreating.
In this volume, chiwetel ejiofor discusses playing othello in michael grandages production at the donmar warehouse, london, in 2007. 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. Donmar warehouse production type sound recordingscommercial plays othello subjects drama keywords shakespeare, william 15641616 notes notes includes a dvd containing interviews with the cast. Listen to othello audiobook by william shakespeare. This recording features music written specifically for. 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. Dec 06, 2007 michael grandages production of othello at the donmar warehouse is extraordinarily fresh. 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. Shakespeares othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. See more ideas about shakespeare, creative activities and high school students. The reader watches in awe as iago weaves his web around othello, to bring about his downfall. Othello by william shakespeare 2008, cd, unabridged for.
The theatre has a diverse artistic policy that includes new writing, contemporary reappraisals of european classics, british and. 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. Recording of donmar warehouses othello 2007 learning. Othello ran between november 2007 and february 2008 in londons west end. Othello the tragedy of othello, the moor of venice is a tragedy by william shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. Londons donmar finalizes cast for mcgregorejiofor othello. The donmar is the ideal venue for unadulterated shakespeare, interpretations that rely on the language, rather than flash trappings.
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. Othello by william shakespeare read by ewan mcgregor. William shakespeare, chiwetel ejiofor, ewan mcgregor, kelly reilly, naxos audiobooks. 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. Apr 22, 2020 engaging activities and classroom resources for teaching and learning about shakespeares othello. Othello lessons, activities, and classroom resources. A donmar warehouse presentation of a play in two acts by william shakespeare. 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. Reading, writing, and study guides for secondary english language arts ela, high school students. A production from londons donmar warehouse, featuring an awardwinning performance by chiwetel ejiofor in the title role as the jealous moor othello. Deborah findleys volumnia tempts one to fantasize a grudgematch wrestlemania event with lady m. Othello apparently the latest price for a black market ticket for the donmar s eagerly awaited production of othello is a cool. The theatre has a diverse artistic policy that includes new writing, contemporary reappraisals of european classics, british and american drama and smallscale musical theatre.
The recruiting officer, frame 312, world music, the cryptogram. Warning othello of the nature of jealousy, in an effort to further fan the flames iago says. This recording features music written specifically for the stage. The donmar warehouse is a 251seat, notforprofit theatre in covent garden, london, england. 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. Directed by michael grandage, the play stars chiwetel ejiofor in the title role and kelly reilly as desdemona. Chiwetel ejiofor othello, ewan mcgregor iago, kelly reilly desdemona synopsis. The cast of the donmar warehouses sellout production of othello has recorded a cd version of the play for naxos audiobooks. The play imagines what happened when the gang of four met in 1981 to break away from the labour party and form the sdp. Donmar daily release means there are tickets available for our production every day. 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. Donmar warehouse wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Richard kents superlative goldtinged wooden set gives the donmars relatively small stage an expanse one would not think it capable of. With chiwetel ejiofor as othello and ewan mcgregor as his nemesis, iago, the production finds two.
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. 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. Volume 2 twelve leading actors on twelve key roles. In an age of highconcept shakespeare, michael grandage has come up with a refreshingly classical production, says michael billington. 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. 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. In 2012, londons donmar warehouse opened an allfemale production of julius caesar, starring dame harriet walter as brutus and directed by tony awardnominated director phyllida lloyd. Othello, a moorish general in the venetian army, and his treacherous ensign, iago. Sam mendes, michael grandage and now josie rourke have all served as artistic director. It is the greeneyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on. The secret of its success lies in the fact that, for once, nothing in shakespeares familiar tragedy.
Jul 01, 2008 shakespeares othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as. 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. The donmar warehouse has announced full casting for playwright steve waters searing new drama limehouse. The naxos website entry for the cd includes notes on the play by russell jackson accessed 72008. Michael grandages production of othello at the donmar warehouse is extraordinarily fresh. At the donmar, we want to create as many opportunities as possible for people to see productions in our magical, intimate theatre. 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. 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. Donmar warehouse presents city of angels full cast.
With chiwetel ejiofor as othello and ewan mcgregor. 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. Shakespeare s othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. 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. Unless otherwise stated, all productions were presented at the donmar warehouse in covent garden, london. Chiwetel ejiofor on othello shakespeare on stage on.
Othello is designed by christopher oram, with lighting by paule constable and music and sound by adam cork. In michael grandages thrilling new production at the donmar warehouse, in london, until february 23rd, chiwetel ejiofor, a britishborn. Chiwetel ejiofor discusses playing othello, in this ebook taken from shakespeare on stage. First performed at the donmar warehouse an 30 november 2007 the donmar warehouse production of othello directed by michael grandage. Mar 19, 2020 the donmar warehouse is a 251seat, notforprofit theatre in covent garden, london, england. Standard ticket prices for performances at the donmar are. Donmar warehouse wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. 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. Chiwetel ejiofor on othello shakespeare on stage apple books.
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