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In a struggling and divided nation, the Macbeths see their chance to take the crown in this visceral and contemporary production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. Captured live at the Bristol Old Vic in 2024, the English Touring Theatre’s modern production was praised for its creative use of technology, including video projection, and its unique portrayal of the Witches.
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