Ironically, Macbeth means “Son of Life.” Shakespeare, of course, exposes him as a breeder of death and a child of ambition: Instantly venal, he and his predatory lady unleash an onslaug… ...

“Macbeth in Stride” sometimes poses its what-do-you-want question more bluntly than is optimal, and it skates over plot points (for example, Banquo’s ghost) in a way that might confuse an ...

If not the effect of visions on how events play out, one would be hard-pressed to label any other particular theme so vividly explored by Shakespeare. Embodied and channelled by the supernatural ...

Not to deal in unsolicited prophecies, but if you go see the Washington National Opera production of “Macbeth,” you’ll love ...

Fiennes’ Macbeth is an old warrior, battle-hardened yet weary of spirit. Banquo (Steffan Rhodri), his loyal buddy on the field, seems even older.

An awe-inspiring production of William Shakespeare’s masterwork tragedy, 'Macbeth' is now being performed at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) through November 17th. Read the review.

One detail involving who sings what, however, sheds light on Verdi’s vision for the opera. Léon Carvalho, who ran the Théâtre Lyrique, suggested enlarging the role of Macduff, a rather small role for ...

We should talk,Banquo… BANQUO: Whenever you like. MACBETH: Stay with me, Banquo, and we could all share in the future… BANQUO: My loyalty’s to the King - and ever will be. Now, we must go to ...

Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare that tells the story of a Scottish nobleman called Macbeth. Themes are the main ideas that appear repeatedly in a play. Find out more with Bitesize. For ...

In Shakespeare’s classic tale, after a battle, Macbeth and his best buddy Banquo encounter three supernatural beings that offer up some predictions. Namely, that Macbeth shall become king, and ...