Othello Tickets

Who is Caitlin FitzGerald? Caitlin FitzGerald is an American actress and filmmaker whose work is defined by quiet intensity and an instinctive emotional truth. She is the kind of performer who draws you in with a single glance. Her presence on screen feels effortless, and her grounded, intelligent style has made her a standout across independent film, prestige television, and character-driven drama. Early Life and Background Born and raised in coastal Maine, FitzGerald grew up surrounded by creativity. Her parents, both deeply connected to the arts and writing, nurtured a home filled with books, music, and curiosity. She began acting in local theatre as a teenager, then built a strong foundation in performance at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Further classical training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London enriched her sense for character, rhythm, and nuance. This depth of preparation is one of the reasons her performances feel so lived in. Career Beginnings FitzGerald’s early career unfolded across a mix of films and television appearances that allowed her to explore a wide range of styles. She took small but memorable roles in films like It’s Complicated and Damsels in Distress, and guest starred on beloved series including Blue Bloods and Gossip Girl. Alongside acting, she co-wrote and starred in the indie feature Like the Water, an early sign of her desire to create stories rather than simply inhabit them. Even in these early projects, there was a clarity to her choices that hinted at the career to come.

Toby Jones is one of Britain’s most respected (and brilliant) actors, a performer whose face might be instantly familiar even if his name takes a moment to place. Known for his intelligence, versatility, and understated style, Jones has built a career that spans stage, film, and television, moving easily between drama and comedy, playing both leading roles and scene-stealing supporting characters.  Who is Toby Jones? Toby Jones was born in Hammersmith, London, in 1966, into a family of actors - his father, Freddie Jones, was also a well-known performer. He trained at the University of Manchester and later at L’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris, developing a skillset that has informed his physical, and thoughtful, approach to acting. Over his career, Jones has earned multiple awards, including a BAFTA for Marvellous (2014) and a Royal Television Society Award for Detectorists. He has also received nominations from the Olivier Awards, the Emmys, and the Golden Globes, reflecting the breadth of his work across different mediums. Where have you seen him before? Jones’s credits are wide-ranging and impressive. On television, he’s appeared in acclaimed series such as The Detectorists, Sherlock, Marvellous, and Capital. His film work includes Infamous (in which he portrayed Truman Capote), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Hunger Games, Captain America: The First Avenger, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. On stage, he has been a regular presence in major productions, from the National Theatre to the West End, appearing in plays such as The Painter and The Birthday Party.

Who is David Harewood? David Harewood is one of Britain’s most accomplished actors, known for bringing authority and depth to every role he plays. Born in Birmingham in 1965, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began his professional acting career in 1990. Over more than three decades, Harewood has built a remarkable career across stage, film, and television, earning a reputation for commanding performances and versatility. Where have you seen him before? Many will recognise Harewood from his role as CIA Director David Estes in Homeland, where he starred opposite Claire Danes and Damian Lewis. He has also appeared in Blood Diamond as Captain Poison and captivated audiences in The Night Manager as Joel Stedman. Television fans may remember him from Spooks, Doctor Who, Beowulf: Return of the Shieldlands, and as J’onn J’onzz/Martian Manhunter in Supergirl, where he also directed several episodes.

Tom Morris's Othello takes a classic, unembellished approach — no modern-day updates, no flashy reinventions — just Shakespeare’s tragedy set against a minimalistic, gilded backdrop and the slow, inevitable unravelling of trust. The simplicity works: it lets Shakespeare’s jealousy-fuelled tragedy do all the talking. So, what’s going on and who’s who? Set in the 1570s during the conflict between the Christian Republic of Venice and the Muslim Ottoman Empire, Othello, a Moorish general, secretly marries Desdemona. At the heart of the play is Iago – basically a workplace diva, spitting feathers because Othello promoted Cassio over him and now plotting to ruin literally everyone’s lives. Kinda like Regina George from Mean Girls calling everyone a whore, but also reminiscent of those dusty middle-aged incels that you so often see lurking in the IG comments these days.  Toby Jones plays Iago as the perfect puppet master — manipulative, slippery, Machiavellian and always five steps ahead. He toys with his fellow soldiers like chess pieces, delighting in deception while repeatedly being called “honest Iago” — a phrase that becomes comically ironic. (Drink every time someone calls him honest and you honestly won’t make it to Act Five.) Jones plays him as Shakespeare’s OG Traitor — a master manipulator who’d dominate a Jacobean edition of the TV show. I’d put Lady Macbeth and Edmund from King Lear in there too for the lols.

Shakespeare’s Othello returns to the West End this autumn in a bold, contemporary adaptation at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE, this production runs from 23 October 2025 to 17 January 2026. With a fresh perspective, PJ Harvey’s original music, and a stellar cast, the play brings new energy to Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, trust, and betrayal. Here’s a guide to the central characters, brought to life by this all-star cast.