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arts15 days ago•166 min saved

Met Opera Opens Season with a Playful, Bloody 'Macbeth'

The Metropolitan Opera opened its 2026-27 season on September 23 with a new production of Verdi's 'Macbeth,' directed by Louisa Proske. The staging blends gothic horror with campy spectacle, featuring a large coven of witches, acrobatic sword fights, and a rotating set. Critics praised the vocal performances of Lise Davidsen and Quinn Kelsey, as well as Yannick Nézet-Séguin's conducting, though some noted a lack of psychological depth in the central couple's dynamic.

via Vulture|

#arts #lise-davidsen #macbeth

entertainment2 years ago•0 min saved

Ralph Fiennes Calls for Shocking Theatre Experiences, Criticizes High Prices

Actor Ralph Fiennes believes that modern audiences have become "soft" due to trigger warnings being put out before plays, stating that the impact of theatre should be to shock and disturb without preparation. While he acknowledges the need for warnings for scenes that may physically affect people, he recalls never experiencing trigger warnings in his youth as a theatre lover. Fiennes is set to star in a modern stage retelling of Macbeth this year.

via BBC.com|

#entertainment #macbeth #modern-audiences

arts-and-entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"David Tennant's Captivating Macbeth Performances: A Tale of Two Productions"

Two new productions of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" featuring Ralph Fiennes and David Tennant in the title role offer contrasting approaches to the classic tale. Fiennes' production in Liverpool is a conventional, realist treatment set in a gritty industrial estate, while Tennant's production in London is a high-concept affair with immersive audio and abstract set design. Both actors bring their own unique interpretations to the character, with Fiennes portraying a hulking, lugubrious Macbeth and Tennant embodying a gaunt, energetic version. Despite their differences, both productions successfully capture the timeless themes of the play.

via The New York Times|

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arts-and-entertainment2 years ago•0 min saved

"David Tennant's Haunting Performance in Macbeth at Donmar Warehouse"

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo deliver haunting performances in the play "Macbeth" at the Donmar Warehouse in London.

via Financial Times|

#arts-and-entertainment #cush-jumbo #david-tennant

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"David Tennant and Cush Jumbo stun in Macbeth press night photos"

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo attended the after party for their new stage production of Macbeth. Tennant looked stylish in a colorful shirt, while Jumbo looked chic in a low-cut floral dress. The production, directed by Max Webster, is described as a spellbinding story of love and murder. Tennant praised the play for its unexpected directions, while Jumbo discussed the misconceptions surrounding her character, Lady Macbeth. There are no plans for Tennant to return to Doctor Who.

via Daily Mail|

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