Tragedy of Macbeth (Version 2), The by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)

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Tragedy of Macbeth (Version 2), The by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)

Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is considered one of his darkest and most powerful tragedies. Set in Scotland, the play dramatizes the corroding psychological and political effects produced when its protagonist, the Scottish lord Macbeth, chooses evil as the way to fulfill his ambition for power. He commits regicide to become king and then furthers his moral descent with a reign of murderous terror to stay in power, eventually plunging the country into civil war. In the end, he loses everything that gives meaning and purpose to his life before losing his life itself. (Summary by Wikipedia) CAST LIST First Witch: Charlotte Duckett Second Witch; Servant: Grace Third Witch Gentlewoman: Libby Gohn Duncan, King of Scotland; Old Man; Lords: Algy Pug Malcolm, Son of Duncan: Cathy Barratt Sergeant; Third Murderer; Soldier(s): ToddHW Lennox, Nobleman of Scotland: Robin King Ross, Nobleman of Scotland: Arielle Lipshaw Macbeth, General of the King's army: Phill Benson Banquo, General of the King's army: alanmapstone Angus, Nobleman of Scotland; Second Murderer: Ernst Pattynama Lady Macbeth: Bev. J. Stevens Messenger; Attendant: CaprishaPage Fleance, Son to Banquo; Young Siward, Siward's son: laurenburwell Porter: Jason Mills Donalbain, Son of Duncan; Caithness, Nobleman of Scotland: Frances Brown Macduff, Nobleman of Scotland: Alan Weyman First Murderer: Martin Geeson Hecate: Eden Rea-Hedrick Doctor: Beth Thomas Apparititions: Elizabeth Klett Lady Macduff: Meagon Argo Macduff's Son: Emily Jones Menteith, Nobleman of Scotland; Seyton, An officer attending on MacbethToddHW Siward, Earl of Northumberland, general of English forces: alanmapstone Narrator: Algy Pug Audio Edited by Algy Pug

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Macbeth is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is considered one of his darkest and most powerful tragedies. Set in Scotland, the play dramatizes the corroding psychological and political effects produced when its protagonist, the Scottish lord Macbeth, chooses evil as the way to fulfill his ambition for power. He commits regicide to become king and then furthers his moral descent with a reign of murderous terror to stay in power, eventually plunging the country into civil war. In the end, he loses everything that gives meaning and purpose to his life before losing his life itself. (Summary by Wikipedia) CAST LIST First Witch: Charlotte Duckett Second Witch; Servant: Grace Third Witch Gentlewoman: Libby Gohn Duncan, King of Scotland; Old Man; Lords: Algy Pug Malcolm, Son of Duncan: Cathy Barratt Sergeant; Third Murderer; Soldier(s): ToddHW Lennox, Nobleman of Scotland: Robin King Ross, Nobleman of Scotland: Arielle Lipshaw Macbeth, General of the King's army: Phill Benson Banquo, General of the King's army: alanmapstone Angus, Nobleman of Scotland; Second Murderer: Ernst Pattynama Lady Macbeth: Bev. J. Stevens Messenger; Attendant: CaprishaPage Fleance, Son to Banquo; Young Siward, Siward's son: laurenburwell Porter: Jason Mills Donalbain, Son of Duncan; Caithness, Nobleman of Scotland: Frances Brown Macduff, Nobleman of Scotland: Alan Weyman First Murderer: Martin Geeson Hecate: Eden Rea-Hedrick Doctor: Beth Thomas Apparititions: Elizabeth Klett Lady Macduff: Meagon Argo Macduff's Son: Emily Jones Menteith, Nobleman of Scotland; Seyton, An officer attending on MacbethToddHW Siward, Earl of Northumberland, general of English forces: alanmapstone Narrator: Algy Pug Audio Edited by Algy Pug

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