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Macbeth is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1606, with 1607 being the very latest possible date. The earliest account of a performance of what was likely Shakespeare's play is April 1611, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre. It was first published in the Folio of 1623, possibly from a prompt book for a specific performance.
Shakespeare's sources for the tragedy are the accounts of Kings Macbeth, Duff, and Duncan in Holinshed's Chronicles (1587), a history of England, Scotland and Ireland familiar to Shakespeare and his contemporaries. In the back-stage world of theatre, some believe the play is cursed and will not mention its name aloud, referring to it instead as The Scottish play. Over the centuries, the play has attracted the greatest actors in the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. The play has been adapted to film, television, opera, novels, comic books, video games and other media. Is there an evil spell on this ill-starred play? The "Curse" of Macbeth Macbeth Illustrated Through The Ages Colin, Alexandre-Marie. The Three Witches from "Macbeth" (1827) Fuseli, Henry. The Three Witches (after 1783) Fuseli, Henry. Macbeth, Banquo and the Witches on the Heath (1793-4) Johnston, Alexander. Macbeth Martin, John. Macbeth (1820) Rossetti, Dante Gabriel. Study for the Death of Lady Macbeth (c. 1875) Wootton, John. Macbeth and Banquo Meeting the Weird Sisters (1750) Zoffany, Johann. Garrick and Mrs. Pritchard in "Macbeth" (1768) Macbeth in Popular Culture MacHomer: The Simpsons Do Macbeth How about a Simpsons inspired Macbeth? Rick Miller has created a one-man stage adaptation of Shakespeare's Scottish play, as interpreted by almost the entire cast of The Simpsons. Read about it. The Play That Electrified Harlem Orson Welles' all black version of Macbeth "Voodoo Macbeth" Maqbool This is the story of Macbeth filmed in India. The power sought for in this movie is the power of a gang. The Abbaji (Duncan character) is the head or ‘father’ of the gang. Maqbool (Macbeth) is one of the more powerful and trusted people. Scotland, PA This movie differs greatly from the other two Macbeth movies. Instead of King Duncan having prestige or a large amount of power he owned a burger shop. Not what most people would kill for but hey to each his own. Throne of Blood Throne of blood is staged in an early Chinese fortress kingdom. Washizu (Macbeth) is head of one of the outlying fortresses. He and Miki (Banquo) help change the tide of the war giving them the upper hand against their enemies. While they are returning to their main castle fortress they get lost in the Spider Web Forest. It is here that they first encounter the witch figure. Lana Lane's Album Lady Macbeth Lana Lane will release a new studio album in March / April 2005 entitled "Lady Macbeth", a heavy symphonic rock concept album based on the famous "Macbeth" play by vanguard English poet, William Shakespeare. The album tells the "Macbeth" story from the perspective of the famously sinister Lady Macbeth, one of literature's darkest female figures. The Lana Lane interpretation is at the same time sympathetic and ominous, full of emotion and passion. |