Overview
Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder. This contemporary production of Shakespeare’s darkest psychological thriller marks both Christopher Eccleston’s RSC debut and the return of Niamh Cusack to the company.
Cast
- Christopher Eccleston as Macbeth
- Niamh Cusack as Lady Macbeth
- David Acton as Duncan
- Afolabi Alli as Lord/Young Siward/Murderer
- Donna Banya as Donalbain/Lady
- Stevie Basaula as Bloody Captain/Murderer
- Edward Bennett as Macduff
- Katy Brittain as Lady/Doctor
- Raif Clarke as Aide
- Paul Dodds as Siward/Chamberlain