Patrick Stewart and Rupert Goold on Macbeth

Synopsis: Patrick Stewart and director Rupert Goold discuss their production of Macbeth with hosts Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins. The production was first staged at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester before transferring to the Gielgud Theatre, London. It then played at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Goold sets the play in a mid-20th century Stalinist world. Stewart explains how he approaches the play’s famous speeches, and also explores the relationship between Macbeth and his wife.
Series: Theater Talk
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
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