Othello 2017

Opened: September 26, 2017
Closing: December 08, 2017

Othello - 2017 - West End History , Info & More

Ambassadors Theatre
West St, West End, London WC2H 9ND, United Kingdom London

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This electrifying take on Shakespeare's thriller of paranoia, jealousy and murder takes a scalpel to 21st century Britain and will leave you breathless

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Othello FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Othello have there been?
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What awards has Othello been nominated for?
Othello has been nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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