Macbeth
From: Friday, 6th May 2011
To: Saturday, 11 June 2011
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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:
13 May 2011
Liverpool actor David Morrissey takes top billing in his home city as Macbeth bringing the curtain down on the Everyman theatre as it prepares to be demolished to make way for its redevelopment.
The theatre is treating the north west to another big name on the stage, as Morrissey follows in the recent footsteps of Jonathan Pryce and the sadly missed Pete Postlethwaite; returning to the Everyman where he honed his skills as a young actor, just as they did.
What a return. Morrissey’s bearded Macbeth is gripping stuff and transfixing to watch, and he is supported by an equally absorbing cast. Whilst taking our seats there is a gradual, misty and smoky atmosphere building around us before the witches - or weird sisters as they’re referred to - enter the stage to a table covered by a battlefield map that is lowered from the roof.
Macbeth’s fate of becoming the Thane of Cowdor and then King is forecast to him, triggering the start of this pro...
Latest User Review
Steve Kinrade - 28 May 2011:
Really sorry to say that the pairing of Morrissey and Ford reminded me of two social workers plotting to become Director of Social Services...Morrissey let down by the at times static direction. Shame, as he does show flashes of what could have been! However, I would really like to see Gillian Kearney as Lady Macbeth, as I feel she is so right for the role....
Cast
David Morrissey (Macbeth)
Julia Ford (Lady Macbeth)
Mark Arends (Malcolm)
Ken Bradshaw (Banquo)
Richard Bremmer (Duncan/Porter/Lady Macbeth's Doctor)
Neil Caple (Lennox/Angus)
Matthew Flynn (Macduff)
Gillian Kearney (Lady McDuff)
Syrus Lowe (Ross)
Gavin Marshall (Bloody Captain/Medneth)
Shaun Mason (Donalbain/Caithness)
Nathan McMullen (Witch/Fleance)
Eileen O'Brien (Witch)
Creative
Shakespeare (Author)
Everyman and Liverpool Playhouse (Producer)
Gemma Bodinetz (Director)
Francis O'Connor (Design)
Peter Coyte (Music)
Colin Grenfell (Lighting)
Fergus O'Hare (Sound)
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