Playwright: William Shakespeare. Abridged by Nkosinathi Gaar // Director: Nkosinathi Gaar
6 actors, 5 acts, 75 minutes, 6 puppets and 3 masks – Brett Goldin Bursary winner, Nkosinathi Gaar, uses his training with the Royal Shakespeare Company and experience with The Handspring Puppet Company to take the famed ‘Scottish Play’ to a new level and new audience. A young, exciting cast bring refreshing energy to the well-known play.
Other Highlights
Macbeth has been touring Gauteng high schools since 2012. In 2014 it was invited to the ASSITEJ Family and Schools Platform at the Cape Town Fringe Festival and was performed at the Naledi Awards Showcase at the Soweto Theatre in October.
Duration: 75 minutes
Age Range: 13 years - 18 years
Grades: Grade 10 - Grade 12
Language(s): English
Curriculum Connection: Creative Arts, Dramatic Arts, History, Life Orientation/Life Skills, Social Sciences, Visual Arts
Themes covered: Choices, Death, Fate/Free Will, Gender roles, Identity, Imagination, Life skills, Morality, National/global conflicts, Relationships, Self-image, Violence
Technical Requirements:
Lighting, PA and generator provided. Stage should be raised or seating should be raked. The Stage needs to be at least 4x4m