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ED2011 3/5 Reviews ED2011 Theatre Reviews
Another Macbeth (Flatpacktheatre)
By Alistair Quaile | Published on Wednesday 31 August 2011
Despite its relatively unappealing title, Flatpacktheatre produce a no frills production of ‘Macbeth’ that aims to get at the heart of the tragedy of regicide and ambition. It’s led by the strange Weyward Sisters who take on the parts of the witches, spirits and lesser characters, bringing the piece together, and filling in the gaps of the protagonists. A relatively efficacious production, it is let down by a certain lack of engagement with the script from a few of the actors, whose grasp of the prose seems uncertain, making their performance seem jilted. This, combined with sluggish technical features, makes this a production that needs to refer back to the original more effectively if it is going to be successful.
Quaker Meeting House, 15 – 20 Aug, 2.15pm (3.45pm), £7.00 – £8.00, fpp238.
tw rating 3/5
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