Appearances can be deceiving in 11th century Scotland, as we see the transformation of a loyal, trustworthy servant of the king into a usurper and regicide.
Emma Kenny-Levick and John Lowry play Lady Macbeth and Macbeth
Macbeth, a successful and decorated general, has just returned from battle when he is greeted by the Three Witches, who plant the seed of ambition in his mind, telling him that he will one day be King.
The temptation of evil becomes too great and Macbeth’s obsession soon spirals out of control.
Can we blame the intervention of a trio of prophetic witches for Macbeth’s downward spiral, or can the encouragement of a cunning and ambitious wife take the blame?
Or is it just simply that time fighting another man’s battles fuels the beast within the man until he can no longer distinguish between good and evil?
How long can this tyranny continue before madness leads to downfall?
Join The Company this week as they perform this classic Shakespearean tragedy in the University Drama Studio. Performances are Wednesday 13th-Saturday 16th October and begin at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £7 (£5 concessions) and are available from the box office on (0114) 201 0090, by email or via the website.
LISTEN TO AN INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR TONY KENNICK HERE.
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