Details

The Scottish Play - theatrical types consider saying its name to be unlucky! Thrust into power by his overwhelming desires and an over ambitious wife, Macbeth finds his only security is to murder and murder again. From "When shall we three meet again" to "is this a dagger I see before me" a powerful Shakespearean drama. Live-streamed via NT Live on 20 July 2013.

Cast/Performers

Kenneth Branagh, Alex Kingston (Lady Macbeth), Jimmy Yuill (Banquo), John Shrapnel (Duncan), Alexander Vlahos (Malcolm), Norman Bowman (Ross), Ray Fearon (Macduff), Rosalie Craig (Lady Macbeth), Laura Elsworthy (Weird Sister), Anjan Vasan (Weird Sister), Charlie Cameron (Weird Sister), Andy Apollo, David Annen, Elliot Balchin, Nari Blair, Steven Cree, Jordan Dean, Patrick Neil Doyle, Pip Pearce, Cody Green, Daniel Ings, Harry Lister-Smith, Stuart Neal, Harry Polden, Dominic Thorburn, Katie West, Benny Young

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Producer: Manchester International Festival
Director(s): Rob Ashford, Kenneth Branagh, Anne McNulty (CDG - casting)
Design: Christopher Oram
Lighting: Neil Austin