Othello
Sunday 4 May 2008 20:00-22:45 (Radio 3)
By William Shakespeare.
A production from London's Donmar Warehouse, featuring an award-winning performance by Chiwetel Ejiofor in the title role as the jealous Moor Othello, alongside Ewan McGregor as the scheming Iago.
When the esteemed general Othello promotes Cassio to be his personal lieutenant, Iago, Cassio's bitter rival and friend of Othello, is envious and plots revenge. Iago manipulates and enrages Othello, making him suspicious of his wife Desdemona, ultimately bringing events to a tragic conclusion.
Duration:
2 hours 45 minutes
Playlist:
Roderigo ...... Edward Bennett
Iago ...... Ewan McGregor
Brabantio/Gratiano ...... James Laurenson
Othello ...... Chiwetel Ejiofor
Cassio ...... Tom Hiddleston
First Officer/Messenger/First Cyprus Gentlemen ...... Alastair Sims
First Senator/Second Cyprus Gentleman ...... David Mara
Duke of Venice/Lodovico ...... Michael Hadley
Desdemona ...... Kelly Reilly
Montano ...... Michael Jenn
Emilia ...... Michelle Fairley
Bianca ...... Martina Laird
Music: Adam Cork
Director: Michael Grandage
