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Digital Theatre+, 2011 Directed by Gemma Bodinetz, Digital Theatre captured this production live in Liverpool. It stars Everyman Youth Theatre alumnus David Morrissey in the title role, opposite Julia Ford as Lady Macbeth. "In Bodinetz's striking production, tinged with the sense of things intangible, Shakespeare's disturbing combination of warring soldiers and "weird sisters" becomes chillingly plausible." – The Guardian |
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Illuminations & the RSC, 2003 The Royal Shakespeare Company's Macbeth, starring Antony Sher and Harriet Walter was captured at the Roundhouse in London. Set in a labyrinth of dimly lit tunnels, director Gregory Doran brings his original sell-out show to life using candid filming techniques that evoke themes of terror and brutality in this modern-dress performance. "Stratford has come up with its best Macbeth since Trevor Nunn's legendary production a quarter of a century ago!" – The Guardian ★★★★★ |
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RSC, 2018 Shakespeare's tragic tale of murder, manipulation, and witchcraft is brought to life in this contemporary production which marks both Christopher Eccleston's RSC debut, and the return of Niamh Cusack to the Company. This production was captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon. "With its witches, macabre slayings and existential despair, Macbeth suits the film noir makeover of director Polly Findlay's thrilling take." – Time Out ★★★★ |
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Stratford Festival, 2016 Shakespeare's tale of a kingdom gained and lost unfolds in this Stratford Festival production, in which the Scottish throne changes hands with ever-increasing violence. Filmed live at the festival in 2016, Ian Lake and Krystin Pellerin bring to life one of literature's most infamous marriages, while Michael Blake takes on the role of Macduff. "The first truly satisfying, large-scale Macbeth I've ever seen: taut, thrilling, and at times, terrifying." – The Globe & Mail |
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English Touring Theatre, 2024 Captured live at the Bristol Old Vic in 2024, the English Touring Theatre's modern production was praised for its creative use of technology, including video projection, and its unique portrayal of the Witches. Directed by Richard Twyman, this production stars Mike Noble as Macbeth and Laura Elsworthy as Lady Macbeth. "[Mike Noble] conveys the horror of an everyman who is isolated and out of his depth." – The Guardian ★★★ |
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Tara Arts, 2015 Shakespeare's tale of a desperate and destructive folie à deux is brought into the 21st century, complete with three prophesying drag queens, in this Tara Arts production, created in association with Black Theatre Live and Queen's Hall Arts. "This Macbeth is a man who recognised that these [Witches] have tricked him and faces his fate with a calm resignation in a rethinking of the usual ending." – British Theatre Guide |
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L.A. Theatre Works, 2011 Recorded at The Invisible Studios in 2011, this audio performance was adapted for the radio by Martin Jarvis, and stars James Marsters as Macbeth, Joanne Whalley as Lady Macbeth, and Kristoffer Tabori as King Duncan. "Text, performances, and sound all combine to deliver an affecting tale of tragic horror." – AudioFile Magazine |
Interviews & Documentaries
- Harriet Walter on Macbeth
- Antony Sher on Macbeth
- Julia Ford on Lady Macbeth
- On Acting: David Morrissey
E-learning Videos
- Unlocking Character: Macbeth
- Unlocking Structure in Macbeth
- Compare and Contrast: Act 2, Scene 2
Essays
- William Shakespeare at a glance
- Macbeth: A Critical Introduction
Study Guides
- Macbeth
- Unlocked: Macbeth
Teaching Guides
- Discover, Explore, Assess
- Shakespeare in your Space
- Unlocking Tragedy: Teacher Notes
Macbeth Lesson Plans
- Analyzing How Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Interact
- Making Physical Choices in Macbeth
- Understanding Macbeth's Character Development
- Compare and Contrast: Macbeth
Unlocking Character: Macbeth | E-Learning Video
Explore the character of Macbeth with this bite-sized e-learning video designed to engage your students and strengthen their understanding of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Teaching Tragic Heroes | On-Demand Course
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Macbeth: Lesson Toolkit
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