Ruth Gemmell as one of the Witches
the director
the designers
the actors
understudying
in rehearsals
gallery

about tragedy
about the play
learning
 teachers
more about Shakespeare
About tragedy

This section offers a unique opportunity to get behind the scenes, learn about the creative process and read interviews with the creative team. You can read:

the director Dominic Cooke on directing the play

Greg Hicks and Siân Thomas on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

Ruth Gemmell and Meg Fraser on the Weird Sisters and witchcraft

Meg Fraser and John Mackay on understudying at the RSC

Emma Stuart on being an Assistant Director

and Jacqui O’Hanlon writes in fascinating detail descriptions of rehearsals in her rehearsal journal. Plus you’ll be able to find photographs of Tania Spooner’s costume drawings and Robert Innes Hopkins’ set designs.