RSC Live: Macbeth
“Something wicked this way comes...”
Synopsis
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.
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Macbeth | Trailer | Royal Shakespeare Company
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-13
Top Cast
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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
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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Lough, Polly Findlay
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- RSC Live: Macbeth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Royal Shakespeare Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Lough, Polly Findlay
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Lough
Director
Polly Findlay
Director
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What is RSC Live: Macbeth about?
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.
Who directed RSC Live: Macbeth?
RSC Live: Macbeth was directed by Robin Lough, Polly Findlay.
Who stars in RSC Live: Macbeth?
The principal cast of RSC Live: Macbeth includes Christopher Eccleston, Niamh Cusack, David Acton, Afolabi Alli, Donna Banya.
When was RSC Live: Macbeth released and how long is it?
RSC Live: Macbeth was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.