Macbeth

The story

Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare. Produced by Thames Television, it features Ian McKellen as Macbeth and Judi Dench as Lady Macbeth. The TV version was directed by Philip Casson. The original stage production was performed at The Other Place, the RSC's small studio theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. It had been performed in the round before small audiences, with a bare stage and simple costuming. The recording preserves this style: the actors perform on a circular set and with a mostly black background changes of setting are indicated only by lighting changes.

Cast & crew

Judi DenchLady Macbeth

Ian McKellenMacbeth

John Bown

John BownLennox

Susan Dury

Susan DuryThird Witch / Lady Macduff

Judith Harte

Judith HarteSecond Witch / Gentlewoman

Greg HicksDonalbain / Seyton

David Howey

David HoweySergeant / First Murderer / Doctor

Griffith JonesDuncan

Marie KeanFirst Witch

Ian McDiarmidThe Porter / Ross

Bob PeckMacduff

Duncan PrestonAngus