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National Theatre Live: Macbeth (2018)

2018-05-10 · 2h 18m · EN
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By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.

The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war. Ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness. Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy, directed by Rufus Norris, sees Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff return to the National Theatre to play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

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What is National Theatre Live: Macbeth about?

The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war. Ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness. Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy, directed by Rufus Norris, sees Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff return to the National Theatre to play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

How long is National Theatre Live: Macbeth?

National Theatre Live: Macbeth has a runtime of 138 minutes.