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Outdoor Theatre: Othello – Wed 1 & Thur 2 July

Settle amongst roses for an open-air performance of Shakespeare's Othello by The Lord Chamberlain's Men. Book early to avoid missing out!

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Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written. See it performed how William Shakespeare first saw it, as The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – with a history stretching back to Shakespeare’s original company – present this play in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.

“I know my price, I am worth no worse a place.”

Othello, the Moor of Venice, a respected General in the Venetian army, promotes the young Cassio to be his Lieutenant over Iago, a soldier in his service. In doing so he unwittingly sparks Iago’s deep-seated hatred into terrifying life and sets in motion a horrendous spiral of vengeance and destruction that sweeps away everyone before it. As Iago weaves his web and seeks his revenge he poisons Othello against Desdemona, who he has recently and secretly married, and turns the world upside down until Othello becomes unmoored from reality with devastating consequences.

“Put out the light, and then put out the light.”

A powerful story of deception, jealousy and a man that loved not wisely but too well – this stunning and heartbreakingly poignant play is one you won’t want to miss. Bring a chair and a picnic and prepare to be rapt and transported. Book early to avoid missing out!

Dates: Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 July Time: 7:30pm – 9:40pm (Gates open at 6:30pm) Interval: Yes, 15 minutes Location: Morden Hall Park, Rose Garden

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £20.00
Child £12.50

The basics

Booking number

Call 0208 852 5761

Accessibility

Accessible pathway into the rose garden and flat grass suitable for wheelchair users.

Meeting point

Snuff Mill Bridge for ticket checking before proceeding to the Rose Garden.

Suitability for children

Children welcome

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather, as the performance takes place outdoors and continues in all but the very worst conditions.

Other

Toilet facilities in the Stableyard and Snuff Mill. Please, bring your own seating (chair/blanket). Seating is NOT provided. Only assistance dogs are permitted at this performance.

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