Right in the heart of Istanbul, in the sea-scented streets of Moda in Kadıköy, it’s the perfect time to prepare yourself for a tragedy that will shake you to your core. Moda Sahnesi continues to hold the pulse of the season with its production of Othello, one of Shakespeare’s darkest, most unsettling, and perhaps most discussed works. Brought to life under Kemal Aydoğan’s modern and razor-sharp direction, this production guarantees that what you’re about to see is far more than just “a story of jealousy.”
Translated into Turkish with meticulous care by Emine Ayhan, this version bursts through the familiar boundaries of love and betrayal, slamming politics, class differences, and identity issues onto the stage like a slap in the face. With Caner Cindoruk towering in the lead role, the play shows how Othello’s proud stance is gradually dragged into ruin, and how we all become trapped inside the poisonous web that Iago weaves with such diabolical intelligence. In this intense 140-minute marathon, it’s impossible not to find a piece of ourselves among the characters’ ambitions and flaws.
Moda Sahnesi’s characteristic style — intimate yet majestic — makes itself felt once again in this production. With a powerful cast including Yılmaz Sütçü, Mert Şişmanlar, and Seray Akülker, Shakespeare’s centuries-old lines are translated into the language of today’s world and today’s people. If, in this changeable March weather, you want to surrender yourself to the atmosphere of a “Theatre Festival,” secure your seat now to confront Othello’s green-eyed monster.
Othello Istanbul Performance Schedule
Throughout this weekend, all performances at Moda Sahnesi are part of the “Theatre Festival” campaign offering “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” on tickets. Here are the dates to mark in your calendar:
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 20:30 – Moda Sahnesi, Kadıköy
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 20:30 – Moda Sahnesi, Kadıköy
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 20:30 – Moda Sahnesi, Kadıköy
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 16:00 – Moda Sahnesi, Kadıköy (perfect for those looking for a weekend matinee!)
Prepare your mind for suspicion and your heart for utter devastation.
“Beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.”
