Details

The Othello story, how jealousy can undermine even the deepest love. Cyprus, at the end of the 15th century, is an outpost of the Venetian Empire, at war with the Turks. The Governor is the Moor Otello, who has just married Desdemona, the young daughter of a noble Venetian family. Sung in English with English surtitles. Running time: 2hrs 50mins.

Cast/Performers

Stuart Skelton (Otello), Leah Crocetto (Desdemona), Brian Mulligan (Iago), Allan Clayton (Cassio), Peter Van Hulle (Roderigo), Barnaby Rea (Lodovico), Charles Johnston (Montano), Pamela Helen Stephen (Emilia)

Creatives/Company

Music: Rossini
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Berio di Salsi
Producer(s): English National Opera, Royal Swedish Opera, Teatro Real Madrid
Conductor: Edward Gardner
Director(s): David Alden, Maxine Braham (movement)
Design: Jon Morrell
Lighting: Adam Silverman
Translation: Tom Phillips