Bibliograph

A Performance of Macbeth, Thames ; executive producer, Verity Lambert ; produced and conceived for television by Trevor Nunn ; directed for television by Philip Casson

Type

Label

A Performance of Macbeth, Thames ; executive producer, Verity Lambert ; produced and conceived for television by Trevor Nunn ; directed for television by Philip Casson

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Not rated

Main title

A Performance of Macbeth

Medium

videorecording

Oclc number

432178

Responsibility statement

Thames ; executive producer, Verity Lambert ; produced and conceived for television by Trevor Nunn ; directed for television by Philip Casson

Runtime

146

Series statement

Thames Shakespeare collection

Summary

When a trio of witches prophesy Macbeth's ascension to the throne, Lady Macbeth pushes her husband into a murderous spree. But once crowned king of Scotland, Macbeth sees ghastly visions, fueled by guilt and a new prophecy, that ensure his ultimate downfall

Table Of Contents

Special features : Introduction to Macbeth with Ian McKellen ; The Scottish play: an explanation with Ian McKellen ; Timeline of William Shakespeare's life and plays ; Biography and filmography of Ian McKellen ; Biography and filmography of Dame Judi Dench

Target audience

adolescent

Technique

live action

resource.variantTitle

Macbeth

Classification