Performance Dates
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Rampant ambition and minds unhinged. Owls shrieking and prophesies foretold. Shakespeare’s Macbeth is seen anew, set in London's historic Bedlam asylum for this groundbreaking production at the Folger. Davenant’s Restoration-era adaptation blends period music performed by Folger Consort with the tragedy of ambition run amok. Featuring Helen Hayes Award-winners Ian Merrill Peakes and Kate Eastwood Norris as the tragically ambitious Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
Cast
Performer
Role
Duncan
Donalbain
Macduff
Banquo
Witch
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
Lady Macduff
Witch
Lenox
Fleance
Witch
Malcolm
Seyton
Creative Team
Playwright
Director
Set Designer
Costume Designer
Musical Director
Sound Designer
Lighting Designer
Fight Choreographer
Production Stage Manager
Adapted By
Adapted From
William Shakespeare