Near the end of Act I of Shakespeare’s Scottish Play, Macbeth contemplates the price that may be paid for his unchecked ambition and lust for power: “I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent but ...

Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth (Sir Patrick Stewart) at a dinner party. Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth (Sir Patrick Stewart) at a dinner party. Lady Macbeth (Kate Fleetwood) tries to remain in control ...

The challenges are clear enough. The Weird Sisters suggest a witchy power it is difficult for modern audiences to accept. The ghost of Banquo (do we see him or don't we?) presents another potential ...

Shakespeare's Macbeth is one of the most powerful tragedies ever written and it is story with a profound life lesson on how unbridled ambition and moral weakness can destroy a person’s life and lead ...

The other big idea here is the witches. Verdi expands Shakespeare’s three witches to a whole choir. Lloyd extends that idea further by having the witches behind the scenes at all times, delivering ...