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Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cusack star in the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2018 production of the Bard's dark psychological thriller.
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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Sun 14 Jun 2020
21:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Macbeth | Christopher Eccleston |
| Lady Macbeth | Niamh Cusack |
| Duncan | David Acton |
| Security Guard | Afolabi Alli |
| Donalbain | Donna Banya |
| Bloody Captain | Stevie Basaula |
| Macduff | Edward Bennett |
| Doctor | Katy Brittain |
| Aide | Raif Clarke |
| Chamberlain | Paul Dodds |
| Aide | Josh Finan |
| Ross | Bally Gill |
| Lady Macduff | Mariam Haque |
| Porter | Michael Hodgson |
| Murderer | John Macaulay |
| Malcolm | Luke Newberry |
| Lennox | Tim Samuels |
| Banquo | Raphael Sowole |
| Director | Polly Findlay |
Broadcast
- Sun 14 Jun 2020 21:30
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