Lenny Henry in Othello
William Shakespeare Audio Book

Dramatisation

Listen to a sample Author: William Shakespeare Reader: Full Cast Running Time: 1hrs 57min
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Love, racism, jealousy and desire are at the emotional core of Shakespeare’s monumental tragedy; a tender love story shattered by one man’s obsessive hatred of another. Othello is noble, brave and victorious. Iago, passed over for a position in the army, fuels his diabolical revenge with hatred and snarling racism. Poignant, intense and heartbreaking, ‘Othello’ mercilessly explores every inch of the human condition. This BBC Radio production stars much-loved actor and comedian Lenny Henry, who won the Evening Standard’s Best Newcomer Award for his stunning performance as the tortured Moor. First performed at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, it subsequently toured the country before arriving in London’s West End where Henry received rave reviews. Featuring the cast from the acclaimed West End production and with original music from Conrad Nelson, who also plays Iago, this mesmerising radio drama grips the listener from start to tragic finish. ‘Impossible to praise too highly Henry’s courage in taking on so demanding and exposed a role, and then performing it with such authority and feeling’ - Daily Telegraph 'Magnificent' - Daily Express
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Othello, the Moorish general in the Venetian army, is a man destined for greatness. But his decision to promote a younger man over his deceitful ensign, Iago, soon has grievous implications. Brimming with bitter hatred, the racist Iago does not hesitate to ensure that the crash of Othello’s downfall sends tremors throughout the land.

The well-loved British comedian Lenny Henry has received widespread recognition and praise for his performance as Othello in this poignant BBC Drama production. The Daily Telegraph described the role as ‘demanding and exposed’ and commended the actor for his courage in making it his own. Conrad Nelson, who has appeared in Waterloo Road, Coronation Street and Casualty, plays the vicious antagonist, Iago, working alongside Henry to bring this gripping tragedy to life.

This unique dramatisation of William Shakespeare’s phenomenally popular play was first performed in front of audiences at the West Yorkshire Playhouse before eventually touring its way to London’s West End.

Now you have the opportunity to own Lenny Henry in Othello as a high quality BBC audio play, in CD audiobook format or as a downloadable MP3.

Prepare to be astonished by this powerful, exceptionally acted story of racism, jealousy and deception.

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Author: William Shakespeare Reader: Full Cast Running Time: 1hrs 57min Publisher: AudioGO Ltd Number of CDs: 2 File Quality: MP3 (256 kbps) Release Date: 04/03/2010 D/L ISBN: 9781408481189 CD ISBN: 9781408466919
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