Lady Macbeth
One big dramatic role. Stories and reflections of actors from across the world about what the role means and what it means to them. A new series for Radio 4. First up: Lady Macbeth.
One big dramatic role and stories of actors from across the world who have all played the same part. They tell us what the role means and what it means to them.
A new series for 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4. First up, the iconic Lady Macbeth.
Featuring: Dame Harriet Walter, Isabelle Schuler, Alice Grace, Akiya Henry, Niamh Cusack, Nicole Cooper and Tristan de Beer
The performers tell us how the character of Lady Macbeth evolves through Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, and share how they approached the role. They tell their stories of first encountering Lady Macbeth and reveal how playing the part affected them.
Their reflections take us across the world - from the suburbs of Capetown via Los Angeles to a school in Weston-Super-Mare. And they reflect on whether perceptions of the famous villain might be changing.
Produced by Camellia Sinclair and Sam Grist for 麻豆官网首页入口 Audio in Bristol
Mixed by Michael Harrison for 麻豆官网首页入口 Audio in Bristol
Acknowledgements:
Macbeth 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 3 16th Feb 1992
Producer - Nigel Bryant
Lady Macbeth - Harriet Walter
Composer/performer - Nick Gammon
Macbeth 麻豆官网首页入口 Four 14th Jun 2020
Director - Polly Findlay
Lady Macbeth - Niamh Cusack
Royal Shakespeare Company Production 2018
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Broadcasts
- Thu 16 Feb 2023 11:30麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4
- Mon 20 Feb 2023 16:00麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4
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