Macbett

Synopsis: Video recording, using a single, fixed camera, of the RSC’s production of Ionesco’s play directed by Silviu Purcarete and adapted by Tanya Ronder. David Troughton is Macbett. Two generals, Macbett and Banco put down a rebellion. In payment for their heroic service, Archduke Duncan promises them land, titles and cash but he reneges on the deal. Encouraged by the seductive Lady Duncan, Macbett plots to assassinate the Archduke and crown himself King.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Ionesco, Eugene (1912-1994)

Director

Silviu Purcarete

Writer

Eugene Ionesco; Tanya Ronder

Music

Vasile Sirli

Production Design

Helmut Sturmer

Costume

Lia Mantoc

Cast

Name: Royal Shakespeare Company
Web: https://www.rsc.org.uk External site opens in new window
Address: Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB