National Theatre Live: Macbeth

Tim Van Someren
2013-07-19


7
140 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Kenneth Branagh Macbeth, Thane of Glamis and Cawdor, general in the King's army Zac E. Chan
Alex Kingston Lady Macbeth, his wife Unowned
Ray Fearon Macduff, Thane of Fife, nobleman of Scotland Unowned
Rosalie Craig Lady Macduff, his wife Unowned
John Shrapnel Duncan, King of Scotland/Seyton, attendant to Macbeth/Old Man Unowned
Alexander Vlahos Malcolm, elder son of Duncan Unowned
Elliot Balchin Donalbain, younger son of Duncan Unowned
Jimmy Yuill Banquo, Thane of Lochaber, general in the King's army Unowned
Patrick Neil Doyle Fleance, his son Unowned
Steven Cree Lennox, nobleman of Scotland Unowned
Norman Bowman Ross, nobleman of Scotland Unowned
Andy Apollo Menteith, nobleman of Scotland Unowned
Dominic Thorburn Angus, nobleman of Scotland Unowned
Nari Blair-Mangat Caithness, nobleman of Scotland Unowned
David Annen Siward, Earl of Northumberland, general of the English forces Unowned
Harry Lister Smith Young Siward, his son Unowned
Charlie Cameron Weird Sister Unowned
Laura Elsworthy Weird Sister Unowned
Anjana Vasan Weird Sister Unowned
Pip Pearce Boy, son of Macduff Unowned
Katie West Gentlewoman, attending on Lady Macbeth Unowned
Benny Young Scottish Doctor Unowned
Daniel Ings Porter/Murderer Unowned
Stuart Neal Lily-Livered Servant/Murderer Unowned
Jordan Dean Murderer Unowned
Cody Green Macduff's Messenger Unowned