
Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare. Produced by Thames Television, it features Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The TV version was directed by Philip Casson. The original stage production was performed at The Other Place, the RSC's small studio theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. It had been performed in the round before small audiences, with a bare stage and simple costuming. The recording preserves this style: the actors perform on a circular set and with a mostly black background changes of setting are indicated only by lighting changes.
Cast

Judi Dench
Lady Macbeth

Ian McKellen
Macbeth
John Bown
Lennox
Susan Dury
Third Witch / Lady Macduff
Judith Harte
Second Witch / Gentlewoman

Greg Hicks
Donalbain / Seyton
David Howey
Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor

Griffith Jones
Duncan

Marie Kean
First Witch

Ian McDiarmid
The Porter / Ross

Bob Peck
Macduff

Duncan Preston
Angus

Roger Rees
Malcolm
Zak Taylor
Fleance / Messenger
Stephen Warner
Young Macduff

John Woodvine
Banquo
Crew
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