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.
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Macbeth Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Judi Dench
She was 44, now 90 years old
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as Lady Macbeth |
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Ian McKellen
He was 39, now 85 years old
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as Macbeth |
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Bob Peck
He was 33, 53 years old when he died
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as Macduff |
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Roger Rees
He was 34, 71 years old when he died
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as Malcolm |
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Ian McDiarmid
He was 34, now 80 years old
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as The Porter / Ross |
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Greg Hicks
He was 25, now 71 years old
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as Donalbain / Seyton |
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John Woodvine
He was 49, now 95 years old
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as Banquo |
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Duncan Preston
He was 33, now 78 years old
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as Angus |
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Zak Taylor
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as Fleance / Messenger |
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John Bown
He was 45, 83 years old when he died
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as Lennox |
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Stephen Warner
He was 106, 74 years old when he died
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as Young Macduff |
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Judith Harte
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as Second Witch / Gentlewoman |
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Griffith Jones
He was 69, 97 years old when he died
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as Duncan |
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Marie Kean
She was 60, 75 years old when she died
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as First Witch |
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Susan Dury
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as Third Witch / Lady Macduff |
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David Howey
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as Sergeant / First Murderer / Doctor |
Macbeth Crew
