Othello
by William Shakespeare

Presented by Red ‘n Blue Theatre Company in association with Grinds 360

Tuesday 22 – Friday 25 September

This compelling new production of Othello presented by award-winning Red ‘n Blue Theatre Company offers a traditional telling of the play, faithful to Shakespeare’s original story and setting.

As Iago’s manipulation tightens around Othello, love turns to jealousy, trust gives way to suspicion, and Shakespeare’s great tragedy unfolds with devastating force.

Presented as a full theatrical production, this staging offers Leaving Certificate students a vivid encounter with one of Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedies.

About Red ‘n Blue Theatre Company
Red ‘n Blue Theatre Company was founded by husband-and-wife duo Dylan Kennedy and Jenny Fennessy, who have previously worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, the Abbey Theatre, Donmar Warehouse, the Barbican, the National Theatre of Scotland, BBC, Channel 4, and RTÉ.

Red ‘n Blue’s productions include Lovesong, The Flags, Taboo and Macbeth.

To book, please contact Red ‘n Blue Theatre at rednbluetheatre@gmail.com or 087 920 7730

Feedback on Red ‘n Blue’s 2025 production of Macbeth

“It was the best performance of any Shakespeare play we’ve ever brought sixth years to.” – St Joseph’s College

“Students described the performance as phenomenal, beneficial for revision, and hugely helpful for understanding plot, character, staging, sound, and themes.” – Castletroy College

“The quality of the acting, staging, and design was exceptional.” – Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin

“We loved this faithful and fully realised production of Macbeth. The staging was wonderfully imaginative, and the performance quality was superb.” – Millstreet Community School

“This production was nothing short of tremendous.” – Cork Life Centre

CAST

Benjamin Lafayette as Othello
Keziah Keenan O’Shea as Desdemona
Dylan Kennedy as Iago
Jenny Fennessy as Emilia
Ruairí Leneghan as Cassio
Michael Murphy as Brabantio and Lorenzo
David Marchant as Roderigo
Lydia-May Cooney as Bianca and Duke

CREATIVE TEAM

Playwright William Shakespeare
Director Gerard Lee
Set and Lighting Designer Dermot Quinn
Sound Designer Chris Somers
Costume Designer Valentina Gambardella
Sound Engineer Edan Ray
Graphic Designer Dara Sheehan