A Performance of Macbeth (1979)
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Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare. Produced by Thames Television, it features Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The TV version was directed by Philip Casson. The original stage production was performed at The Other Place, the RSC's small studio theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. It had been performed in the round before small audiences, with a bare stage and simple costuming. The recording preserves this style: the actors perform on a circular set and with a mostly black background changes of setting are indicated only by lighting changes.
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Judi DenchLady Macbeth
Ian McKellenMacbeth
John WoodvineBanquo
Marie KeanFirst Witch
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Bob PeckMacduff
Roger ReesMalcolmJudith HarteSecond Witch / GentlewomanSusan DuryThird Witch / Lady Macduff
Griffith JonesDuncan
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What is A Performance of Macbeth about?
Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare. Produced by Thames Television, it features Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The TV version was directed by Philip Casson. The original stage production was performed at The Other Place, the RSC's small studio theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. It had been performed in the round before small audiences, with a bare stage and simple costuming. The recording preserves this style: the actors perform on a circular set and with a mostly black background changes of setting are indicated only by lighting changes.
How long is A Performance of Macbeth?
A Performance of Macbeth has a runtime of 145 minutes.