Three of Shakespeares most famous tragedies are presented here. Rising star Paapa Essiedu gives a stunning performance in Simon Godwins riveting contemporary take on Hamlet ; Antony Sher leads the way as the proud but fatally flawed monarch in RSC Artistic Director Gregory Dorans acclaimed King Lear ; completing the collection is Iqbal Khans astonishing and ground-breaking production of Othello, featuring Hugh Quarshie in the title role and Lucian Msamati as Iago.