His ruthless wife, Lady Macbeth (soprano Sara Gartland), fans the flames, urging him to murder the king to seize the throne. As the plot unfolds, violence, guilt and madness escalate.

“Voodoo Macbeth” deserves credit for taking the myth of Welles’ early theatrical genius down to Earth a bit, for not giving Welles too much credit for the group’s efforts and for using ...

Macbeth is arguably the purest shot of Shakespeare one can get. His shortest tragedy, it’s a potent showcase of how ambition and power can corrupt and consume – an enduring theme for the Bard ...

An awe-inspiring production of William Shakespeare’s masterwork tragedy, 'Macbeth' is now being performed at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) through November 17th. Read the review.

William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a timeless tragedy that explores the destructive nature of ambition, power, and guilt. The play follows the rise and fall of Macbeth, a once-valiant Scottish ...

A depiction of Gruoch seeking help from Macbeth. Wikimedia, CC BY. Many real-life, researched aspects of the real Gruoch’s story appear in the novel in this way – as interpretations and allusions.

The Lady Macbeth theme of ambitious women being unnatural, morally bankrupt, ruthless and manipulative is a serious misrepresentation of female politicians. This negative portrayal is a barrier to ...

The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Black Classical Acting Ensemble will be performing Shakespeare’s tragedy “Macbeth” outdoors in Ellicott City, Maryland, from June 16 to July 23.

Macbeth: An Exhibition traces Shakespeare’s 1606 play from its origins in the 11th century king of Alba through to its enduring legacy in countless retellings in art, theatre, music and film.