John Douglas Thompson as Othello stood to the left of Will Keen as Iago. They are lit in green light and stood against a dark red background

Othello

William Shakespeare

Here is some more detailed information on the content of Othello to help prepare you or those you are bringing with you to see the show.

Live theatre is exciting. It can be loud, bright, shocking at times, and occasionally some of the effects we use, or the themes our productions explore, can trigger distressing emotions.

We know that some of our audiences appreciate detailed information on the content of our shows in order to make informed decisions and to prepare themselves, or members of their party, including those with additional needs.

If there are specific themes you are concerned about, you can call our Box Office team on 01789 331111, from midday to 6pm (UK time) Monday to Friday to find out more about our shows and what they contain.

SONIC STORY

We offer a sonic story for Othello. This is a graphic which highlights the key sounds from throughout the performance. It's available to all audience members, but we hope it will be particularly useful for anyone who might benefit from understanding the sensory elements of the show before they see it.

Download the Othello sonic story

Further information about Othello can be found on our Assisted Performance page.

OTHELLO

This production features: 

  • Loud noises
  • Flashing lights
  • Haze
  • Periods of complete darkness
  • Scenes of a distressing nature
  • Racially charged language

 

This page will be continuously updated as the production is rehearsed and will be finalised on 22 October 2024.