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NS Archive 2023: Macbeth

A Northern Stage, ETT, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg production


27 Sep – 7 Oct

A struggling and divided nation, tearing itself apart. So, when the Macbeths see their chance at the crown, why shouldn’t they take it?

But things don’t go according to plan. Dreams quickly turn to nightmares, humanity erodes, nature stirs. As society strives to make sense of the darkness that sits inside it, how long will it take for people to fight back against the endless cycle of violence and corruption?

A visceral and contemporary new production that speaks to a world we find ourselves living in now and asks why has Macbeth haunted our fears and nightmares for centuries? What lesson is this cautionary tale still urgently trying to communicate to us?


Toured to Shakespeare North Playhouse, New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich, Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Dubai Opera House, Cambridge Arts Theatre, The Landmark Ilfracombe

Cast

Mike Noble Macbeth

Laura Elsworthy Lady Macbeth

Lola Aluko Lennox

Jasmine Elcock Malcolm

Brian Lonsdale Banquo

Guy Rhys Macduff

Coral Sinclair Lady Macduff

Ross Waiton Duncan/Murderer/Siward

Leo Wan Ross

Creative Team

Richard Twyman Director

Basia Bińkowska Designer

Azusa Ono Lighting Designer

Tingying Dong Sound Designer

Lotte Hines Casting Director

Kevin McCurdy Fight Director

Will Duke Projection Designer

David Colvin Music Consultant

Elinor Randle Movement Director

Rachel Walsh Associate Director

Emma Whipday Academic Consultant & Additional Text

Natalie Jackson Costume Supervisor

Trailer

Reviews

★★★★ “hauntingly powerful” – The Reviews Hub

★★★★ “rich with the unexpected” – The Stage

★★★★★ “One of the most unique and innovative productions of Macbeth I have seen” – Broadway World

Programme

View the programme for Macbeth here.