Macbeth

Synopsis

The Scottish Play - theatrical types consider saying its name to be unlucky! Thrust into power by his overwhelming desires and an over ambitious wife, Macbeth finds his only security is to murder and murder again. From "When shall we three meet again" to "is this a dagger I see before me" this is a powerful Shakespearean drama.

Our Review:

7 February 2013

The Guildford Shakespeare Company have found a delightfully apt space for their latest show. Performing within the cavernous Holy Trinity Church allows for great atmosphere and beautiful acoustics. Shadows dance on the walls, eerie sound effects perturb and the cast carry the piece with solid conviction. Caroline Devlin's production is a strong one that succeeds in delivering everything you'd expect from Shakespeare's tragedy. Sarah Bacon's design engulfs the audience in the round and draws us in on the Macbeth's bloody plight.

Tom McGovern delivers the lead vigorously - one moment with clenched fist frustration and then others in a stooped over physical frenzy. Johanne Murdock's dextrous portrayal of Lady Macbeth is venomously fierce - her "out damned spot" speech played with chilling realness. Morgan Philpott's Macduff also deserves accolades for the weighty portrayal of a brutal warrior who crumbles when all is lost. One of the performance's most electric mom...

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Jo Baker - 11 February 2013:

Guildford Shakespeare Company's productions just keep getting better and better. I was sitting near a group of school children who were clearly thoroughly enjoying it, as I was, Great theatre....

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