In this episode of the podcast, Alex recommends the new Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which screens in cinemas this weekend. She also discusses the value of recorded Shakespeare more generally and why you should make this production a priority.
This weekend, you can catch a recording of the 2024 Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, directed by Max Webster.
In this episode of the podcast, Alex discusses why this production is a must-see and why you should make time for it now and for recorded Shakespeare more generally.
- The best time to watch Shakespeare is when it’s fresh.
- You learn something new from every Shakespeare production you see.
- Watching a bunch of productions of a Shakespeare play is one of the best ways to learn about directing.
- Watching a bunch of productions of a Shakespeare play is one of the best ways to learn about editing.
- Recorded theatre can be pretty ephemeral, so watch it while you can.
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Related Episodes to David Tennant in Macbeth
Bonus Ep. 17 Saoirse Ronan and James McArdle in The Tragedy of Macbeth
Bonus Ep. 22: Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth
Show Notes for David Tennant in Macbeth
Read Alex’s review of Justin Kurzel’s Macbeth
Yms by women, including Under the Fig Trees
Podcast Credits
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