Macbeth

The story

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.

Cast

R Robert MountfordMacbeth S Shaheen KhanLady Macbeth M Mitesh SoniBanquo / Sergeant / Seyton R Ralph BirtwellDuncan / First Witch / Murderer / Doctor D Deven ModhaMalcolm / Second Witch / Fleance / Macduff’s Son S Shalini PeirisLady Macduff / Porter / Gentlewoman U Umar PashaMacduff / Murderer J John AfzalRoss / Third Witch / Murderer