Macbeth (2015)
Spun together with a blend of Indian music and movement, this production from one of the UK’s leading cross-cultural theatre companies sees Shakespeare’s tragedy re-imagined in a contemporary context as a brew of treachery and ambition sets an Asian family on a road to destruction. The production sees the engineers of Macbeth’s downfall depicted as three outrageous hijras who cook up an explosive brew of treachery, ambition and passion, showing a strand of Indian society little-known in the west.
Director: Jatinder Verma
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: March 27, 2015
Cast
- Robert Mountford - Macbeth
- Shaheen Khan - Lady Macbeth
- Mitesh Soni - Banquo / Sergeant / Seyton
- Ralph Birtwell - Duncan / First Witch / Murderer / Doctor
- Deven Modha - Malcolm / Second Witch / Fleance / Macduff’s Son
- Shalini Peiris - Lady Macduff / Porter / Gentlewoman
- Umar Pasha - Macduff / Murderer
- John Afzal - Ross / Third Witch / Murderer
Music: Hassan Mohyeddin
Production: Tara Arts
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jatinder Verma
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Macbeth about?
- Spun together with a blend of Indian music and movement, this production from one of the UK’s leading cross-cultural theatre companies sees Shakespeare’s tragedy re-imagined in a contemporary context as a brew of treachery and ambition sets an Asian family on a road to destruction. The production sees the engineers of Macbeth’s downfall depicted as three outrageous hijras who cook up an explosive brew of treachery, ambition and passion, showing a strand of Indian society little-known in the west.
- Who directed Macbeth?
- Macbeth was directed by Jatinder Verma.
- Who stars in Macbeth?
- Macbeth stars Robert Mountford, Shaheen Khan, Mitesh Soni, Ralph Birtwell, Deven Modha, Shalini Peiris.
- How long is Macbeth?
- Macbeth has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).