Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare

Synopsis

Shakespeare’s darkest psychological thriller. Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on a path to murder. The 2018 Royal Shakespeare Company production, directed by Polly Findlay, features Christopher Eccleston as Macbeth and Niamh Cusack as Lady Macbeth.

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Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth

2'03'32''

Shakespeare’s darkest psychological thriller. Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heat...

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 1

46''

Three witches plan to meet Macbeth after the battle.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 2

2'55''

A sergeant reports Macbeth's bravery in battle to King Duncan.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 3

5'45''

The witches greet Macbeth with three titles; Banquo receives prophecies.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 4

3'10''

Duncan names Malcolm Prince of Cumberland; Macbeth hides his ambition.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 5

4'19''

Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth's letter and calls on dark spirits.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 6

1'42''

Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle, praising its beauty.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 1 Scene 7

5'54''

Macbeth hesitates to kill Duncan; Lady Macbeth persuades him.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 1

4'54''

Macbeth sees a vision of a dagger leading him to Duncan's chamber.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 2

5'25''

Macbeth murders Duncan and is shaken; Lady Macbeth steadies him.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 3

9'38''

The murder is discovered; Macbeth kills the guards; Malcolm and Donalbain flee.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 2 Scene 4

2'13''

Ross and an old man discuss unnatural events; Macbeth is crowned.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 1

8'20''

Banquo suspects Macbeth; Macbeth hires murderers.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 2

4'31''

Lady Macbeth senses Macbeth's anxiety; he hints at Banquo's murder.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 3

2'39''

Banquo is killed; Fleance escapes.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 4

8'30''

Banquo's ghost appears at Macbeth's banquet.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 3 Scene 6

2'26''

Lords suspect Macbeth; Macduff goes to England.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 1

6'55''

The witches show Macbeth three apparitions.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 2

4'34''

Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff's wife and children.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 4 Scene 3

10'45''

Malcolm tests Macduff's loyalty; Macduff vows revenge.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 1

6'03''

Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, consumed by guilt.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 3

4'26''

Macbeth clings to witches' prophecies.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 4

15''

Malcolm's army disguises with branches.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 5

5'04''

Macbeth learns of Lady Macbeth's death; delivers 'Tomorrow' speech.

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 6/7

1'23''

Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff lead their army toward Dunsinane, signalling the final assault on Macbeth's castle...

Culture in Quarantine: Shakespeare | Macbeth: Act 5 Scene 8

6'43''

Macduff kills Macbeth; Malcolm is crowned.

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