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Macbeth

Synopsis
A recording, using a single, fixed camera of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1999 production of Macbeth with Antony Sher and Harriet Walter in the title roles.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2001
Recording date
23 Nov 1999
Duration
130 mins

Credits

Producer
John Wyver
Music
Adrian Lee
Production Design
Stephen Brimson Lewis
Cast
Nigel CookeMacduff
John DougallMalcolm
Ken BonesBanquo
Diane BeckLady Macduff
Gareth EilliamsFleance
Graeme FlynnMacduff’s son
Guy MooreLennox
John KilloranMenteith
John KilloranCaptain
Joseph O’ConorKing Duncan
Paul WebsterRoss
Polly KempGentlewoman
Robert WhitelockYoung Siward
Robert WhitelockDonalbain
Stephen NoonanSeyton
Stephen NoonanPorter
Trevor MartinDoctor of Physic
Trevor MartinOld Man

Additional Details

Theatre
Swan Theatre
Theatre company
Royal Shakespeare Company
Production type
Stage Recordings
Historical period
Contemporary
Plays
Macbeth
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The production was filmed by Illuminations, shown on Channel 4 and released commercially on DVD in 2001. The DVD is catalogued separately.

Production Company

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

Archive

Name

Shakespeare Centre Library and Archive

Email
scla@shakespeare.org.uk
Web
https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01789 204016 (bookings)
Fax
01789 262073
Address
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6QW

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