Othello is the story of how a noble and dignified commander has his mind poisoned by malicious rumours spread by his closest aide and confidant, Iago; one of literatures greatest villains. This most ruthless protagonist pursues the destruction of Othello’s happy marriage, his blossoming career, and his sanity. As the play progresses towards its inevitable dark climax, more and more characters become ensnared in Iago’s web of deceit.