Al Seed and Judith Milligan's "Thrice" reimagines Shakespeare’s Macbeth with nine performers, transforming the iconic witches into a tragic chorus of survivors. The visually striking production, enhanced by Lina Limosani’s choreography and Guy Veale’s sound design, explores themes of grief and resilience in a haunting post-tragedy landscape, running until October 24 at The Traverse Theatre.
Written and Directed by Zinnie Harris Set Design by Tom Piper ★★★★ Lady Macbeth is the theatrical matriarch of antagonism: manipulative and sly, brilliant and controlled - yet her place within the second act is eclipsed by the men strutting with their swords out. But why? Why does a woman who displays little to no … Continue reading Macbeth (An Undoing) – Royal Lyceum Theatre
https://youtu.be/t4OrNJ-aUW4 Written by Andy Cannon Based on the works of William Shakespeare ★★★★★ Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and then King hereafter – let’s face it, you know the story of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. But what about Hector’s Macbeth? Ralph’s? Thought not. Deliciously morbid, revived as whimsically creative and comedic, Is This A Dagger? infuses a sense of … Continue reading Is This A Dagger? – Scottish Storytelling Centre
https://youtu.be/H1MTF-i3WIE Written by William Shakespeare Adapted and Directed by Zoë Seaton ★★★ Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and hereafter King; the story of Macbeth is one ingrained in the minds of schoolchildren across the nation. Encouraged by the infamous three witches of old, the battle-worn Macbeth is tempted into committing heinous acts to further his ends … Continue reading Macbeth – Belfast International Arts Festival
