A Shakespearean tragedy will take centre stage at one of the most historic venues in the city this week.
Othello will be performed in Norwich Cathedral's Cloister on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4 as part of an annual Shakespeare festival.
The Lord Chamberlain's Men (TLCM) will bring the play to life for the open-air theatre event, which is a summer highlight at the Cathedral.
Told through deception, jealousy, and misplaced trust, Othello is one of Shakespeare’s most gripping and tragic stories.
It will feature an all-male cast in Elizabethan costumes, offering a glimpse into how the play might have appeared in Shakespeare's own time.
Doors open at 6pm with performances beginning at 7pm.
Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the venue and refreshments from Bread Source.
The company, which performed a sold-out run of Twelfth Night at the Cathedral last year, marks its 22nd anniversary this year.
For TLCM’s artistic director Peter Stickney, the Norwich Cathedral shows are a return to his roots.
He grew up nearby in Saxlingham Nethergate, went to Long Stratton High and Hewett School, and first developed his love of theatre while acting in high school shows.
He said: “Bringing our performances to the glorious surroundings of Norwich Cathedral is always one of the highlights of the tour for me.
"Not only is the Cloister a fantastic place to enjoy our performances in, it is always special personally having grown up nearby.
“This year’s show is a real rollercoaster - the play is full of twists and turns and is compelling, horrifying and utterly electric.
"It is a sensational story and one you won’t want to miss.
“This is the first time that the company has presented Othello and, in my tenth year running the company, it is a fitting first and I am very excited to be tackling it."
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