Though played with bone-deep conviction by Lester — who also memorably portrayed Aldridge, the first Black Othello on London stages, in the historic play “Red Velvet”— this Othello never ...

Actor Adrian Lester is probably best known for his portrayal ... self confidence His extensive classical work led him to play Othello in 2013 alongside Rory Kinnear as Iago at the National Theatre.

Image caption, Adrian Lester in the National Theatre production of Othello, 2013, which was given a modern-day setting Credit: Johan Persson/ArenaPAL If you’re writing about your own choice of ...