Royal Shakespeare Company, directed by Conall Morrison.
Having slaughtered the King's enemies in battle, Macbeth is lauded as a hero and bestowed with rank and power by a grateful monarch. But when this seemingly loyal and courageous man is tempted by the prospect of even greater power, he abandons himself to ambition, murdering the King and seizing the crown.
Murder begets murder, and a crown gained through treachery starts to slip from his grasp. Magical prophecies come to fruition and Macbeth's reign is driven to an inexorable and bloody conclusion.
Blending the theatrical and supernatural, Shakespeare explores the darkest side of human desire.
Director Conall Morrison is an Associate Artist of the Abbey Theatre Dublin, and has worked at numerous other theatres including the Lyric Theatre Belfast and National Theatre. His directing credits include Ibsen's Ghosts, his own adaptation, The Bacchae of Baghdad and productions of The Tempest and Measure for Measure. Macbeth is his RSC debut.
Macbeth plays in repertoire at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 11 April - 21 July 2007.
Running time
The running time for Macbeth is 3 hours and 15 mins including an interval of 20 mins.
Access performances
Assisted performances on 4 July, 14 July.
Additional information
Please note this production of Macbeth contains some graphic scenes of a violent and sexual nature.
