He foresees a future marked by further violence. Alone with Lady Macbeth, Macbeth resolves to meet the witches again. While Lady Macbeth is able to dismiss as a momentary fit Macbeth’s expressions of horror at the ghost’s first appearance, the reappearance of the ghost and Macbeth’s outcries in response to it force Lady Macbeth to send all the guests away. In the tragedy, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s ruthless ambition contrasts with the moral righteousness of King Duncan, Banquo, and Macduff. The characters in Shakespeare’s Macbeth are, in large part, Scottish noblemen and thanes that Shakespeare lifted from Holinshed’s Chronicles. Returning to the table, Macbeth is confronted by Banquo’s ghost, invisible to all but Macbeth. Thanes, Kings, and Witches in 11th-century Scotland. The Folger Shakespeare Macbeth audiobook is available on a wide variety of audiobook platforms.Īs Macbeth’s banquet begins, one of Banquo’s murderers appears at the door to tell Macbeth of Banquo’s death and Fleance’s escape. This production was performed by the professional actors of Folger Theatre, in consultation with the editors of The Folger Shakespeare. Michael Longhurst’s final season of shows before he steps down as artistic director next year will be announced in the fall.The Folger Shakespeare Library and our publishing partner, Simon & Schuster Audio, hope you enjoy these excerpts from our audio performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. With the partial exception of the Sonnets. While William Shakespeare’s reputation is based primarily on his plays, he became famous first as a poet. Noël Coward’s Private Lives continues at the Donmar through May 27. (from Macbeth, spoken by Macbeth) Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time. I think she will bring power, emotion, and great humanity to this iconic role and will be absolutely electric alongside David Tennant. There is also a question template to help students explore their own interpretations of the different stages of Macbeth’s descent into evil. I first saw Cush on stage as the most brilliant Rosalind over 10 years ago at the Royal Exchange in Manchester and have consistently been moved and surprised at her performances on stage and screen ever since. The production will also have design by Rosanna Vize, lighting design by Bruno Poet, sound design by Gareth Fry, movement direction by Shelley Maxwell, and casting by Anna Cooper.ĭirector Webster says, “I’m so thrilled that Cush Jumbo will be returning to the Donmar after her extraordinary performance as Mark Antony in the Shakespeare Trilogy to take on the role of Lady Macbeth. Max Webster will direct the Scottish play, set for December 8, 2023-Februat the London theatre, with opening night December 15. William Shakespeares play The Tragedy of Macbeth, or Macbeth, is one of his shorter tragedies, and was probably written between 1599-1606. Macduff kills Macbeth and Malcolm becomes Scotland’s king. He learns that the promises are tricks, but continues to fight. Macbeth confronts Malcolm’s army, trusting in the Werd Sisters’ comforting promises. Cush Jumbo ( Hamlet, The Good Fight) will be Lady Macbeth opposite the previously announced David Tennant ( Lobby Hero, Good, Doctor Who) in the title role of Donmar Warehouse's upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Malcolm and Macduff lead an army against Macbeth, as Lady Macbeth goes mad and commits suicide.
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