
National Theatre Live: Macbeth
2013 • Directed by
Tim Van Someren
Drama, Action
Performing from within the walls of a deconsecrated Manchester church, Kenneth Branagh takes the lead role in this ambitious production of William Shakespeare's tragic tale of ambition and treachery.
Release Date
7/19/2013
Rating
7.0/10
Cast

Kenneth Branagh
Macbeth, Thane of Glamis and Cawdor, general in the King's army

Alex Kingston
Lady Macbeth, his wife

Ray Fearon
Macduff, Thane of Fife, nobleman of Scotland

Rosalie Craig
Lady Macduff, his wife

John Shrapnel
Duncan, King of Scotland/Seyton, attendant to Macbeth/Old Man

Alexander Vlahos
Malcolm, elder son of Duncan

Elliot Balchin
Donalbain, younger son of Duncan

Jimmy Yuill
Banquo, Thane of Lochaber, general in the King's army
Crew

Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Christopher Oram
Production Design
Christopher Oram
Costume Design
Neil Austin
Lighting Design

Kenneth Branagh
Stage Director

Rob Ashford
Stage Director

William Shakespeare
Theatre Play
Christopher Shutt
Sound Designer
Terry King
Fight Choreographer
Chris Bailey
Associate Choreographer