Othello

Synopsis
Live sound recording of Peter Hall’s production of Othello for the National Theatre with Paul Scofield in the title role.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Recording date
6 May 1980

Credits

Director
Peter Hall
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Dominic Muldowney
Cast
Paul ScofieldOthello
Felicity KendalDesdemona
Michael BryantIago
Stephen MooreMichael Cassio
Yvonne BrycelandEmilia
Adam Norton1st Gentleman (Gentleman)
Brian KentSenator (1)
Daniel ThorndikeGratiano
Elliott Cooper2nd Gentleman (Gentleman)
Glenn WilliamsSailor
Glyn BakerOfficer
Gordon WhitingMessenger
Mark DignamDuke of Venice
Michael Beint3rd Gentleman (Gentleman)
Michael Beint3rd Gentleman (Herald)
Michael GambonRoderigo
Nicholas SelbyLodovico
Penelope WiltonBianca
Peter NeedhamMontano
Roger GartlandClown
William SleighSenator (2)

Additional Details

Theatre
Olivier Theatre, National Theatre
Theatre company
National Theatre Company
Production type
Other
Historical period
Renaissance Italy
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Opening night 14 March 1980
Reviews
Warren, Roger. Shakespeare Survey 34 (1981), pp. 149-60 (in review-article).

Production Company

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Othello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71617 (Accessed 13 Dec 2024)