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Review: Macbeth, Tobacco Factory Theatre
When Macbeth becomes king in surely one of the most bizarre productions of the Scottish play in its 400-year-old history, it is toasted by the witches with a can of Coke and a packet of Skips.
The witches first appear to be techies, playing a collection of electronic musical apparatus in the centre of the stage before their identity is revealed.
Their prophecies are predicted largely via the medium of sinister music reminiscent of a Gameboy soundtrack.
In this production from Filter Theatre, co-produced by and premiering at Tobacco Factory Theatres, Macbeth is played by Oliver Dimsdale, who murders a female Banquo (Victoria Moseley) egged on by Lady Macbeth, a brilliant and demonic Poppy Miller.
The acting is undeniably brilliant but traditional Shakespeare fans may feel a little underwhelmed.
The technical interruptions become distracting and rob the language of its intensity.
Review by Kate Willacy. Photography by Farrows Creative.
Macbeth is on at the Tobacco Factory Theatre until September 20. Visit www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/macbeth1/
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