Macbeth (2015)
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Spun together with a blend of Indian music and movement, this production from one of the UK’s leading cross-cultural theatre companies sees Shakespeare’s tragedy re-imagined in a contemporary context as a brew of treachery and ambition sets an Asian family on a road to destruction. The production sees the engineers of Macbeth’s downfall depicted as three outrageous hijras who cook up an explosive brew of treachery, ambition and passion, showing a strand of Indian society little-known in the west.
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Robert MountfordMacbethShaheen KhanLady MacbethMitesh SoniBanquo / Sergeant / SeytonRalph BirtwellDuncan / First Witch / Murderer / DoctorDeven ModhaMalcolm / Second Witch / Fleance / Macduff’s Son
Shalini PeirisLady Macduff / Porter / GentlewomanUmar PashaMacduff / MurdererJohn AfzalRoss / Third Witch / MurdererMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about Macbeth
What is Macbeth about?
Spun together with a blend of Indian music and movement, this production from one of the UK’s leading cross-cultural theatre companies sees Shakespeare’s tragedy re-imagined in a contemporary context as a brew of treachery and ambition sets an Asian family on a road to destruction. The production sees the engineers of Macbeth’s downfall depicted as three outrageous hijras who cook up an explosive brew of treachery, ambition and passion, showing a strand of Indian society little-known in the west.
How long is Macbeth?
Macbeth has a runtime of 127 minutes.