RSC Live: Macbeth

2h 3m
Drama
9

Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder. This contemporary production of Shakespeare’s darkest psychological thriller marks both Christopher Eccleston’s RSC debut and the return of Niamh Cusack to the company.

Cast

Christopher Eccleston
Macbeth
Niamh Cusack
Lady Macbeth
David Acton
Duncan
Afolabi Alli
Lord/Young Siward/Murderer
Donna Banya
Donalbain/Lady
Stevie Basaula
Bloody Captain/Murderer
Edward Bennett
Macduff
Katy Brittain
Lady/Doctor, Doctor - Lady
Raif Clarke
Aide
Paul Dodds
Siward/Chamberlain
Josh Finan
Aide
Bally Gill
Ross
Mariam Haque
Lady Macduff
John Macaulay
Chamberlain/Lord/Murderer
Luke Newberry
Malcolm
Tom Padley
Security Guard/Murderer
Tim Samuels
Lennox
Raphael Sowole
Banquo
Michael Hodgson
Porter

Crew

Robin Lough
Director
Polly Findlay
Director, Stage Director
William Shakespeare
Author

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