Background:
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1606. The Scotland set play is considered one of Shakespeare's most darkest and powerful works. The play dramatizes the corrosive psychological and political effects produced when evil is chosen as a way to fulfill the ambition for power.
It is believed that the play is cursed and many members of the backstage world will not mention its title aloud, rather referring to it as 'the Scottish play'. Over the course of many centuries, this play has attracted some of the worlds most renowned actors to play the roles of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Macbeth has been adapted to film, television, opera, novels, comic books and other media.
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1606. The Scotland set play is considered one of Shakespeare's most darkest and powerful works. The play dramatizes the corrosive psychological and political effects produced when evil is chosen as a way to fulfill the ambition for power.
It is believed that the play is cursed and many members of the backstage world will not mention its title aloud, rather referring to it as 'the Scottish play'. Over the course of many centuries, this play has attracted some of the worlds most renowned actors to play the roles of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Macbeth has been adapted to film, television, opera, novels, comic books and other media.
"Come, you spirits
That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here."
(1.5.46), Lady Macbeth