Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Macbeth is thought to have been first performed in 1606. It was first published in the Folio of 1623 and is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy. It dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power. Macbeth a Scottish general receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. He becomes consumed by ambition and is spurred to action by his wife……... First witch: Carole Boyd Second witch: Susan Brown Third witch: Pauline Siddle Duncan,: King of Scotland: Clifford Rose Malcolm, his son: Stuart Organ Bloody sergeant/Porter: John Holus Lennox: Geoffrey Collins Ross: Sean Barrett Banquo: Nigel Terry Angus: David Peart Lady Macbeth: Hannah Gordon Seyton: John Webb Fleance,: Banquo's Son/Lady MacdufF son: Elizabeth Lindsay Macduff: John Rowe Donalbain, Duncan's son: Richard Huw Old man/Doctor: Michael Bilton First murderer: Kerry Francis Second murderer/Menteith: James Bryce Hecate, Queen of the witches/Gentlewoman: Jane Wenham Scottish lord/Old Siward: Manning Wilson Caithness: James Kerry Young Siward: Michael Jenner Music by Ilona Sekacz Directed By: Martin Jenkins