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Lenny Henry’s Othello toTransfer to West End in September

Lenny Henry in Othello
Lenny Henry in Othello

The Northern Broadsides and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of Othello, starring UK television favorite Lenny Henry in the title role, will transfer to the West End ‘s Trafalgar Studios, September 11-December 12, following a hugely successful, sell-out, regional tour. The production is directed by Barrie Rutter, and features set design by Ruari Murchison, costume design by Stephen Snell, and lighting design by Guy Hoare.

The cast also features David Beckford (Duke/Gratiano), Matt Connor (Roderigo), Andy Cryer (Montano), Victoria Gee (Bianca), Jessica Harris (Desdemona), Geoff Leesley (Brabantio), Conrad Nelson (Iago), Chris Pearse (Herald), Simon Holland Roberts (Senator/Lodovico), Sara Poyzer (Emilia), and Richard Standing (Cassio).

For tickets and information, visit www.othellowestend.com.