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Macbeth

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.

Top Cast

  • Judi Dench

    Judi Dench

    Lady Macbeth

  • Ian McKellen

    Ian McKellen

    Macbeth

  • John Bown

    John Bown

    Lennox

  • Susan Dury

    Susan Dury

    Third Witch / Lady Macduff

  • Judith Harte

    Judith Harte

    Second Witch / Gentlewoman

  • Greg Hicks

    Greg Hicks

    Donalbain / Seyton

  • David Howey

    David Howey

    Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor

  • Griffith Jones

    Griffith Jones

    Duncan

  • Marie Kean

    Marie Kean

    First Witch

Overview

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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