When Shakespeare decided to include the art of witchcraft, he knew that he would have to be authentic, as James was an acknowledged expert on the subject. In 1606, James commissioned Shakespeare to write a play for his amusement. At the time Macbeth was written, witchcraft had developed into a real and ever-present social problem. In the same way, Macbeth is also known for its connections to the world of supernatural. Macbeth is a play which truly represents violence and it is a play with graphic images of treason and murder. Yaël Farber is an internationally acclaimed director and playwright, whose recent work includes Hamlet (St Ann’s Warehouse, New York), Blood Wedding (Young Vic), Knives in Hens (Donmar Warehouse) and Les Blancs (National Theatre).The great masterpiece Macbeth, which is written by William Shakespeare, deals with many different themes. She made her Broadway debut as Abigail Williams in The Crucible on Broadway in 2016 to glowing reviews and has been celebrated throughout her career for her performances in films including Atonement, Lady Bird, Brooklyn and Little Women. His screen work includes HBO’s Mare of Easttown, Ammonite, Mary Queen of Scots and Man in an Orange Shirt.įour-time Academy Award-nominated Saoirse Ronan makes her UK stage debut as Lady Macbeth. His highly acclaimed theatre roles include Louis in the National Theatre and Broadway production of Angels in America, Peter Gynt, Platonov and James I in The James Plays (National Theatre). Olivier Award nominee James McArdle plays the title role of Macbeth. Yaël Farber directs James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan in an elemental production about a world in transformation, the shadows in all of us and one couple’s spine-chilling quest for power. 'Stars, hide your fires Let not light see my black and deep desires.'Ī little later than now, in the ruins of a theatre, three witches make a prophecy.Ī warrior and his wife enter the darkness.

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