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The material on Macbeth may be especially useful for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 but it is not limited to this level. Whilst the text is relatively straightforward in its approach the video clips can be flexible. You may choose to distinguish between video use for your own research purposes and use with a class. We have included some clips which run for a few minutes so all the available information is there for you to access. With a class you can choose to use just the first few seconds to stimulate discussion or play the full clip to go deeper into more detailed analysis.

On the right is a range of suggested activities for students which reflect the work done in the rehearsal rooms. Practical work should be useful for a wide range of students.

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Key Ideas: Planning your route
This link will make it easy to see what is available in each Key Idea to help you organise in advance. Pop-up Questions and response areas are listed and video clips are identified by Act and Scene references.

Cast
A complete cast list for this production identifying all speakers and contributors on this site.

Plot
A handy plot synopsis.

Previous Productions
Starting with a complete character list you can click on a character name to bring up a range of images. You can also explore the links on the left to look at other productions and selected moments from the RSC Pictures and Exhibitions range of information and images.

Activities from the rehearsal room

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Practical Scene Study
Ways into character - exploring soliloquy
Making choices
Sorting things out - line games
Test your belief
Scene titles for improvisation
Interpretative questions
Writing a review
Working on design
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