RSC Live: Macbeth (2018)
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.
Directors: Robin Lough, Polly Findlay.
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Christopher Eccleston as Macbeth |
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Niamh Cusack as Lady Macbeth |
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David Acton as Duncan |
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Afolabi Alli as Lord/Young Siward/Murderer |
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Donna Banya as Donalbain/Lady |
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Stevie Basaula as Bloody Captain/Murderer |
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Edward Bennett as Macduff |
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Katy Brittain as Lady/Doctor |
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Raif Clarke as Aide |
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Paul Dodds as Siward/Chamberlain |
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Josh Finan as Aide |
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Bally Gill as Ross |
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Mariam Haque as Lady Macduff |
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John Macaulay as Chamberlain/Lord/Murderer |
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Luke Newberry as Malcolm |
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Tom Padley as Security Guard/Murderer |
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Tim Samuels as Lennox |
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Raphael Sowole as Banquo |
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Michael Hodgson as Porter |
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Katy Brittain as Doctor - Lady |
| Directing | Polly Findlay | Stage Director |
| Writing | William Shakespeare | Author |
| Directing | Robin Lough | Director |
| Directing | Polly Findlay | Director |