Theatre Night | Othello

Theatre Night | Othello

The acclaimed production of Shakespeare's masterpiece as presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company during its 1989 season in Stratford and London.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 1

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 2

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 1 Scene 3

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 2 Scene 1

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 2 Scene 2

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 2 Scene 3

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 1

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 2

Othello discusses military matters briefly.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 3

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 3 Scene 4

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 1

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 2

Othello accuses Desdemona of infidelity; she is distraught.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 4 Scene 3

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

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 5 Scene 1

Iago orchestrates an attack on Cassio; Roderigo is killed.

Theatre Night | Othello: Act 5 Scene 2

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