Shakespeare: Macbeth (Royal Shakespeare Company)

Christopher Eccleston (Macbeth); Niamh Cusack (Lady Macbeth); Edward Bennett (Macduff); David Acton (Duncan); Luke Newbury (Malcolm);

Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder. This contemporary production of Shakespeare's darkest psychological thriller marks both Christopher Eccleston's RSC debut and the return of Niamh Cusack to the Company.

Christopher Eccleston - Macbeth

Niamh Cusack - Lady Macbeth

Edward Bennett - Macduff

David Acton - Duncan

Luke Newbury - Malcolm

Stage Director - Polly Findlay

Reviews

"Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cusack make a gripping central couple." (The Stage ★★★★★)

"Urgent and wonderfully sinister." (Evening Standard ★★★★)

Extra features

Interview with Niamh Cusack; Who is Lady Macbeth?; Cast Gallery