Makbed

Synopsis

Ken Campbell’s version of Macbeth, directed by Campbell, and spoken in Pidgin English (Wol Wantok). Performed by 2nd year students at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA). This recording includes a pre-performance sequence in which the audience casts the show by pulling names from a hat.

Language

Pidgin English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio

Recording date

2 Oct 1998

Credits

Director

Ken Campbell

Writer

Ken Campbell; William Shakespeare

Cast

Chris Jarman	Mantut
Daisy Campbell	Assistant Referee
Damian O’Hare	Flant
Emma Little	Makbed
George Calil	Tonelbren
Ken Campbell	Referee
Liz Martin	Kuk Blong Makbed
Matthias Blad	Melekern
Nikki Amuka-Bird	Makbed
Rajere Ferjani	Mr Nose
Sam Roberts (2)	Banakhu
Scott Frazer	Katnais
Tom Brodie	Maktup

Additional Details

Theatre

Macowan Theatre, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA)

Theatre company

Pidgin Players, The

Production type

Other

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Student productions

Related items

Makbed

Pidgin Macbeth: Introduction

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB