Matthew d'Ancona's Culture: This Othello is a Tour de Force
At the center of Tom Morris’s powerful staging stands Toby Jones, whose portrayal of Iago is masterful and magnetic — quite simply, the finest one I’ve encountered.
“A being essentially large and grand, towering above his fellows, holding a volume of force which in repose ensures pre-eminence without an effort, and in commotion reminds us rather of the fury of the elements than of the tumult of common human passion.”
This description perfectly fits David Harewood’s interpretation in Morris’s striking production. Returning to the role he first took on at the National Theatre in 1997 — when, notably, no Black actor had yet been cast as Othello there — Harewood delivers a performance of immense dignity. His Othello, a Venetian general of near-mythic prowess, becomes tragically compelling as we witness his mental and emotional unravelling.
Equally significant is Caitlin FitzGerald’s nuanced Desdemona. Far from passive, she is a loving wife unafraid to express her frustration as deceit and jealousy corrode their marriage.
And through it all, Toby Jones’s Iago dominates the stage — a breathtaking display of cunning and complexity that defines the entire production.
Author’s Summary
An electrifying revival of Othello led by Toby Jones and David Harewood turns Shakespeare’s tragedy into a visceral portrait of love, deceit, and psychological collapse.
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