About Othello

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!

FAQs

Picnics

You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy during the show. Please take all rubbish home with you.

Refreshments

Please support the charitable work of Wiltshire Creative, by visiting our refreshments stand. Cold beer, wines, ice cream and soft drinks will be available. Please note Rack Close is a cashless venue, we will only be accepting card payments.

Access Information

Please note that this event is outdoors, patrons will have to travel across a grassy surface, but it is step free and wheelchair accessible.

Toilets

There will be toilet facilities available at Rack Close.

Programmes

Programmes will be available for sale at the show, card payment only.

Seating

Bring your own picnic blankets and/or some low backed seating.

Weather

Performances will go ahead in all weather, and a cancellation would only occur in the event of a severe weather warning. We ask you to be prepared for all types of weather, so please ensure you have everything you may need with you from sunhats to waterproof jackets. We ask you to refrain from using umbrellas or parasols, as this can block the view of other audience members.

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Smoking

Rack Close is a no-smoking venue. Please do not smoke or vape in the area.

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted, with the exception of assistance dogs.