The National Theatre presents a major new production of William Shakespeare’s celebrated play Othello, about the destructive power of jealousy, which will be screened live at the Electric Palace in Bridport tonight, Thursday, September 26 at 7pm.

TV’s Hustle star Olivier award-winning actor Adrian Lester takes the title role.

Playing opposite him as the duplicitous Iago is fellow Olivier Award-winner Rory Kinnear, who is reunited with director Nicholas Hytner following their acclaimed collaboration on the National Theatre’s recent production of Hamlet.

Othello, newly married to Desdemona, who is half his age, is appointed leader of a major military operation.

Iago, passed over for promotion by Othello in favour of the young Cassio, persuades Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair.

Details from electricpalace.org.uk

Tickets £10 in advance from Bridport TIC 01308 424901 or £12 on the door.