Othello dramatized audiobook william shakespeare audible. Chiwetel ejiofor on his donmar warehouse othello, directed by michael grandage sara kestelman on hippolyta and titania in peter brooks iconic whitebox dream ian mckellen on one of shakespeares most demanding of roles. 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. Othello ran between november 2007 and february 2008 in londons west end. He delivers big consequences in a small space, combines intimacy with amplitude, and rescues shakespeares tragedy.
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Notable for its still relevant themes of rascism, its infamous villian iago, and the strong female portrayals, othello stands comfortably among the. Tickets for the donmar warehouse show are changing hands at many times their original price, according to reports. Ukemi productions was founded by nicolas soames in 2000 to make new radio and audiobook productions, especially classic plays for radio. Donmar warehouse is one of the uks leading producing theatres, situated in londons west end. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Michael grandage has directed a magnificent othello. Donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as the moor othello. The cast featured chiwetel ejiofor as othello, ewan mcgregor as iago, and kelly reilly as the desdemona. Download or stream troilus and cressida by william shakespeare. Oct 12, 2007 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. Since then, it has made many productions for bbc radio 3 and radio 4, directed by john tydeman, david timson, michael grandage and roy mcmillan.
Nicolas soames, publisher, audiobook producer and former journalist, is based in the uk. 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 m. His film credits include dirty pretty things, love actually, and kinky boots, and in 2008 he was awarded the laurence olivier award for best actor for his performance in the donmar warehouse s production of othello. Londons donmar finalizes cast for mcgregorejiofor othello. Othello by william shakespeare, ewan mcgregor, and. Naxos audiobooks, ltd donmar warehouse theater company iago convinces othello, the moor of venice, that his wife, desdemona has been unfaithful. In michael grandages thrilling new production at the donmar warehouse, in london, until february 23rd, chiwetel ejiofor, a britishborn actor of.
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. A new west end production of shakespeares othello starring ewan mcgregor has become the hottest ticket in london. King lear michael pennington on stepping in at the eleventh hour as timon of athens. Shakespeare on stage by julian curry overdrive rakuten. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Recording of donmar warehouses othello 2007 learning. Twotime golden globe award nominee chiwetel ejiofor, obe, is a prominent british film and stage actor. Download audiobooks narrated by kelly reilly to your device. This highly acclaimed performance, which ran between november 2007 and february 2008 at the donmar warehouse in london, features chiwetel ejiofor as. 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.
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. Othello audiobook by william shakespeare 9789629547530. The reader watches in awe as iago weaves his web around othello, to bring about his downfall. 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 cast. Othello by william shakespeare dramatic reading full. Warning othello of the nature of jealousy, in an effort to further fan the flames iago says. Othello, donmar warehouse, london by paul taylor wednesday 5 december 2007. Given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, othello is still often performed in professional and. Much as ive enjoyed radical takes on othello, such as the savage rewrite munich kammerspiele brought to stratfordonavon last year, it is good to. Othello by william shakespeare on free audio book download.
Chiwetel ejiofor othello, ewan mcgregor iago, kelly reilly desdemona synopsis. The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othellos jealous ensign, who plots to destroy their union. Unless otherwise stated, all productions were presented at the donmar warehouse in covent garden, london. Download king henry iv by william shakespeare audiobook.
William shakespeare, chiwetel ejiofor, ewan mcgregor, kelly reilly, naxos audiobooks. First performed at the donmar warehouse an 30 november 2007 the donmar warehouse production of othello directed by michael grandage. 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. Jul 01, 2008 shakespeares othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. The secret of its success lies in the fact that, for once, nothing in shakespeares familiar tragedy. The secret of the success of michael grandages extraordinarily fresh and newminted production is that, for once, nothing in this familiar tragedy feels like a foregone conclusion. 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. Donmar warehouse production type sound recordingscommercial plays othello subjects drama keywords shakespeare, william 15641616 notes notes includes a dvd containing interviews with the cast. Production of othello which ran at the donmar warehouse in london between november 2007 and february 2008. 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.
Shakespeare s othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. Listen to othello audiobook by william shakespeare. 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. Feb 03, 20 given its varied and enduring themes of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance, othello is still often performed in professional and community theatre alike, and has been the. The naxos website entry for the cd includes notes on the play by russell jackson accessed 72008. 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 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 ejiofor in the title role and ewan. This production ran from 27 november 2007 23 february 2008 at the donmar warehouse. Othello sits somewhere next to hamlet, macbeth, and king lear as one of william shakespeares most celebrated tragedies. Jan 31, 2017 othello cast album recording part 1 starring david serero as othello cast. Iago, a junior officer tormented by his lack of promotion. Othello audiobook cast album recording part 1 youtube. As a journalist, he wrote on classical music for the main uk newspapers and magazines, interviewing key figures such as luciano pavarotti. The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othellos jealous ensign, who plots to destroy. Narrated by don warrington, david threlfall, a full cast, annemarie duff, and jasper britton.
Listen the original othello audiobook by william shakespeare in full length for. Othello by william shakespeare, ewan mcgregor, and chiwetel. Iago is an evil, manipulative character with his own agenda. Othello cast album recording part 1 starring david serero as othello cast. Othello mcgregor right was last seen in the west end in guys and dolls. Dec 06, 2007 michael grandages production of othello at the donmar warehouse is extraordinarily fresh.
We will be adding more information on past productions soon. Oct 01, 2000 listen to othello audiobook by william shakespeare. His film credits include dirty pretty things, love actually, and kinky boots, and in 2008 he was awarded the laurence olivier award for best actor for his performance in the donmar warehouses production of othello. For a complete catalogue and to order other naxos audiobooks titles please contact. Michael grandages production of othello at the donmar warehouse is extraordinarily fresh. Listen to othello dramatized audiobook by william shakespeare, narrated by. Othello audiobook for free the top audiobooks on spotify. Shakespeares othello is one of his finest and most famous tragedies. 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. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Othello by william shakespeare overdrive rakuten overdrive. A production from londons donmar warehouse, featuring an awardwinning performance by chiwetel ejiofor in the title role as the jealous moor othello.
Othello by william shakespeare read by ewan mcgregor. Directed by michael grandage, the play stars chiwetel ejiofor in the title role and kelly reilly as desdemona. This recording features music written specifically for the stage production which. The newlymarried couple fall prey to the machinations of iago, othello s jealous ensign, who plots to destroy their union. It is the greeneyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.
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