Lady Macbeth is observed sleepwalking by a gentlewoman and doctor. Macbeth barricades himself in his castle as the forces led by Malcolm approach. Seyton informs Macbeth that his wife is dead. Birnam Wood seems to come to Dunsinane and Macbeth

Episode 8: Cruel Are The Times

Nov 30th, 2021 18m 29s

Ross visits Lady Macduff, who is alone in her castle with her children. Soon after he leaves, she and her children are killed by murderers sent by Macbeth. In England, Macduff consults with Malcolm, who at first pretends to be a worse individua

Macbeth Episode 7: Something Wicked This Way Comes

Nov 2nd, 2021 14m 23s

Among the Scottish noblemen, discussion is taking place about the deaths of King Duncan and Banquo, and who was really responsible for these acts of murder. Macduff has fled to England, to raise and army to overthrow Macbeth. Meanwhile, Macbeth

Macbeth Episode 6: Blood Will Have Blood

Aug 6th, 2021 18m

Macbeth keeps secret from his wife the planned murder of Banquo and his son. The murderers succeed in killing Banquo, but Fleance escapes. At a banquet that evening, Macbeth sees the ghost of the murdered Banquo and vows to return to meet again

Macbeth Episode 5: To Be Thus is Nothing

Jul 14th, 2021 13m 35s

Ross meets an Old Man and they discuss the ways in which nature has been disturbed by the murder of King Duncan. Macduff informs them that Macbeth is to be crowned king. Macbeth plans to murder Banquo and his son, Fleance, and persuades two mur

Macbeth Episode 4: A Little Water Clears Us of This Deed

Jul 14th, 2021 17m 1s

Macbeth murders King Duncan, but returns to his wife carrying the bloody daggers in his hands. She chides him and takes them back to the King’s bedchamber. The following morning, after being admitted by the Porter, Macduff discovers the death o

Macbeth Episode 3: Is This a Dagger?

Jun 3rd, 2021 11m 16s

A performance of William Shakespeare's Macbeth by Abergavenny's Suitcase Theatre Company. Episode 3 covers Act I Scene 7 and Act II Scene 1 of the play. Macbeth is uncertain whether or not to kill King Duncan, but his wife persuades him to cont

Macbeth Episode 2: Stars, hide your fires

Dec 9th, 2020 14m 26s

A performance of William Shakespeare's Macbeth by Abergavenny's Suitcase Theatre Company. Episode 2 covers Act I Scenes 4-6 of the play. King Duncan names his eldest son, Malcolm, as his heir apparent, placing an obstacle in Macbeth's path to t

Macbeth Episode 1: Two Truths are Told

Nov 26th, 2020 17m 21s

A performance of William Shakespeare's Macbeth by Abergavenny's Suitcase Theatre Company. Episode 1 covers Act I Scenes 1-3 of the play. After defeating the rebels on the battlefield, Macbeth encounters three Weird Sisters as he returns to the

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