Macbeth REVIEW

Macbeth By William Shakespeare Directed by Brenda White Presented by New Farm Nash Theatre Merthyr Uniting Church, New Farm A firm grasp of this Shakespeare tragedy’s text and understanding of the characters pulled this performance through, but the lacking energy failed to make it great. Although faster injection of pace and kick wasn’t needed for all, with a brilliant witch trio and strong leads in Macbeth and his Lady. For those of lucky enough to have studied Macbeth at school, or have seen the play before, you will know Macbeth was a weak and unstable man. When the “three weird sisters” tell Macbeth he is heir to the King of Scotland’s throne his search for status and power leads him, with Lady Macbeth by his side, to commit a series of evil deeds. As a result they suffer from guilt, insanity and ultimately their own deaths. There are several characters implicated along the way, some with their own agendas, to create this convoluted Shakespearean tragedy... By Kellie Scott. To read the full review, please visit http://www.brisbanecritiques.com