from Artha Kass
Thursday, September 26, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center
Othello live in HD at Orcas Center
Nicholas Hytner’s acclaimed National Theatre production of Shakespeare’s Othello, with Adrian Lester in the title role and Rory Kinnear as Iago, will be broadcast live to Orcas Center from the National’s Olivier Theatre on Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 pm.
Does Shakespeare ever get stale for experienced Shakespeareans? In Nicolas Hytner’s contemporary production of Othello, the two leading British theatre actors have drawn acclaim for the fresh clarity and credibility of their performances as Othello and Iago – characters whose ultimately lethal actions can sometimes strain belief.
Adrian Lester was last seen at the National in the title role of Nicholas Hytner’s production of Henry V. His screen work includes five series of the BBC’s Hustle. His theatre work also includes Red Velvet (2012 Critics’ Circle Best Actor Award), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Company (Olivier Award), the title role in Peter Brook’s production of Hamlet and Rosalind in Cheek by Jowl’s As You Like It.
Rory Kinnear’s film and TV work includes Southcliffe, Black Mirror: The National Anthem, Skyfall, Quantum of Solace, Count Arthur Strong and Margaret Thatcher – The Long Walk to Finchley. His work for the National includes The Last of the Haussmans with Julie Walters and the title role in Hamlet (Evening Standard Best Actor Award), both of which were broadcast by National Theatre Live .
“A breathtaking show of emotional firepower. Adrian Lester and Rory Kinnear are superb.” —The Times
“Witty, agile, lucid and deeply felt. A gripping production of a tragedy which is also an intensely painful psychological thriller.” —Daily Telegraph
Tickets for Othello from NT Live are $18 for adults, $13 students, $2 off for Orcas Center members, and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from noon – 4 pm. For more information about Orcas Center 2013 season events, please visit www.orcascenter.org.
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