In michael grandages thrilling new production at the donmar warehouse, in london, until february 23rd, chiwetel ejiofor, a britishborn actor of nigerian descent who made his name as a screen. This recording features music written specifically for the stage. Othello by william shakespeare on free audio book download. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Othello the tragedy of othello, the moor of venice is a tragedy by william shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603. Iago, a junior officer tormented by his lack of promotion. Othello dramatized audiobook william shakespeare audible. Othello audiobook cast album recording part 1 youtube. Julius caesar was selected for the edinburgh international film festival 2017 and nominated for the michael powell award for best british feature film. We will be adding more information on past productions soon. Listen the original othello audiobook by william shakespeare in full length for. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as.
Othello by william shakespeare dramatic reading full. Defying society in order to pursue her heart, desdemona marries othello, a moorish general, and follows him to cyprus where he must repel the threat of turkish invasion. Unless otherwise stated, all productions were presented at the donmar warehouse in covent garden, london. William shakespeare, chiwetel ejiofor, ewan mcgregor, kelly reilly, naxos audiobooks.
Much as ive enjoyed radical takes on othello, such as the savage rewrite munich kammerspiele brought to. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the. The cast featured chiwetel ejiofor as othello, ewan mcgregor as iago, and kelly reilly as the desdemona. Notable for its still relevant themes of rascism, its infamous villian iago, and the strong female portrayals, othello stands comfortably among the bards greatest works. Othello, dating from 16021604, is the second in shakespeares great sequence of four tragedies.
Much as ive enjoyed radical takes on othello, such as the savage rewrite munich kammerspiele brought to stratfordonavon last year, it is good to. Iago is an evil, manipulative character with his own agenda. Written by sophie watkiss designed by jsw creative edited. The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othellos jealous ensign, who plots to destroy their union. The secret of its success lies in the fact that, for once, nothing in shakespeares familiar tragedy. Othello is the story of a crosscultural romance between the title character, a noble moor who is a general in the venetian army, and desdemona, a beautiful and virtuous venetian lady. This recording features music written specifically for the stage production. Adam corks soundscapes during scenes are wonderfully subtle, but blare up into.
He delivers big consequences in a small space, combines intimacy with amplitude, and rescues shakespeares tragedy. Complete casting has been announced for the upcoming donmar warehouse production of othello starring ewan mcgregor as iago with chiwetel ejiofor in the title role. Chiwetel ejiofor othello, ewan mcgregor iago, kelly reilly desdemona synopsis. The reader watches in awe as iago weaves his web around othello, to bring about his downfall.
Shakespeares othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. First performed at the donmar warehouse an 30 november 2007 the donmar warehouse production of othello directed by michael grandage. It is the greeneyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on. Othello directed by michael grandage audiobook by william shakespeare. Actually, we have thirteen shakespeares, because we also have the remarkable john gielgud hamlet and the, i must say, equally remarkable donmar warehouse production of othello with chiwetel.
Listen to othello audiobook by william shakespeare, ewan. Michael grandage has directed a magnificent othello. The cast of the donmar warehouses sellout production of othello has recorded a cd version of the play for naxos audiobooks. It was also shown in cinemas across the uk on 12 july 2017. Lyndsey turners spinetingling revival is a strong match for the playwrights wild imagination. This production ran from 27 november 2007 23 february 2008 at the donmar warehouse. This recording features music written specifically for the stage production which. Othello cast album recording part 1 starring david serero as othello cast. Michael grandages production of othello at the donmar warehouse is extraordinarily fresh. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the moor othello, ewan mcgregor as the scheming iago, and kelly reilly as the gen. Shakespeare s othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. Othello audiobook by william shakespeare 9789629547530.
Listen to othello audiobook by william shakespeare. Much has been made in the press of michael grandages new production of othello for the donmar, mostly to do with the sellingon price of tickets. Othello dramatized audiobook by william shakespeare. Act i of the play is set in venice, whilst acts ii to v are set in cyprus. The three shakespeare trilogy plays were filmed at donmar kings cross, in a coproduction between the donmar warehouse and illuminations. Free ya audiobooks week two chester county library. The merchant of venice, which we release this month in a new production with sir antony sher as shylock and emma fielding as portia, is our eleventh shakespeare title.
Othello audiobook streaming othello audiobook download othello. Othello by william shakespeare 2008, cd, unabridged for. For a complete catalogue and to order other naxos audiobooks titles please contact. Warning othello of the nature of jealousy, in an effort to further fan the flames iago says. The production subsequently appeared as a recording for radio, broadcast on 4 may 2008 on bbc radio 3, with chiwetel ejiofor as othello and the rest of the original. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the moor othello, ewan mcgregor as the scheming iago, and kelly reilly as the gentle desdemona. Othello by william shakespeare read by ewan mcgregor. In 2000 soames started ukemi productions ltd specifically to produce other audiobook titles, and classic plays for radio. Othello ran between november 2007 and february 2008 in londons west end. Donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the moor othello. Othello audiobook free download othello audiobook streaming. Naxos audiobooks, ltd donmar warehouse theater company iago convinces othello, the moor of venice, that his wife, desdemona has been unfaithful. A production from londons donmar warehouse, featuring an awardwinning performance by chiwetel ejiofor in the title role as the jealous moor othello.
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