In a nearly pitch-dark room, the banquet scene from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is coming alive. “Come, love and health to all ... ,” intones the host as he crosses a stage covered with shimmering black ...
Out, damned spot. And while you’re at it, out, damned Duncan, damned Banquo, damned witches, damned Macduff, damned everybody. “Macbeth” at REDCAT is only Macbeth. And even that isn’t quite true.
Charles Laughton once said to Bette Davis, "Never stop daring to hang yourself." This recklessly fearless approach to acting can be seen at Redcat's black-box theater, where Stephen Dillane (2000 Tony ...
NOTE: This review dates from September 2004 and this production’s first London run at the Arcola Theatre. For current venue information, visit performance listings. Out of Joint’s latest Macbeth has ...