Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

Duration: 8'27''

Synopsis

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

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Othello: Act 1 Scene 1 - Comparison

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

8'52''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

8'43''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

8'27''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 1

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 1

5'51''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

8'52''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

8'43''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

8'27''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 1

Othello (1955) | Act 1 Scene 1

5'51''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

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Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

8'27''

Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello and they wake Brabantio to accuse Othello.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 2

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 2

4'31''

Iago warns Othello of Brabantio’s anger; Brabantio confronts Othello.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

23'47''

Othello defends his marriage to Desdemona before the Duke; Iago plots against Cassio.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 2 Scene 1

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 2 Scene 1

17'56''

Othello, Desdemona, Iago, and others arrive in Cyprus; Iago begins to plant seeds of jealousy.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 2 Scene 2

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 2 Scene 2

58''

A herald announces festivities for Othello’s marriage and victory.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 2 Scene 3

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 2 Scene 3

23'26''

Iago gets Cassio drunk, leading to a fight; Othello demotes Cassio.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 1

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 1

1'39''

Cassio asks Emilia to help him regain Othello’s favour through Desdemona.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 2

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 2

20''

Othello discusses military matters briefly.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 3

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 3

32'34''

Iago plants suspicion in Othello’s mind about Desdemona’s fidelity; Othello demands proof.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 4

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 4

10'06''

Desdemona worries about Cassio; Othello asks for the handkerchief, increasing tension.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 1

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 1

15'32''

Iago manipulates a conversation so Othello believes Cassio mocks him about Desdemona.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 2

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 2

14'39''

Othello accuses Desdemona of infidelity; she is distraught.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

10'25''

Desdemona prepares for bed, singing the Willow Song; Emilia discusses marriage.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

7'16''

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 5 Scene 2

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 5 Scene 2

30'27''

Othello smothers Desdemona; Iago’s plot is revealed; Othello kills himself.

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Iago warns Othello of Brabantio’s anger; Brabantio confronts Othello.

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The BBC Television Shakespeare | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.