Shakespeare lovers will be swept away by Platform4’s adaptation of Macbeth at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts from February 1st – 3rd, creating a taut psychodrama that crackles with a wild electricity, brought alive by the sonic experiments of composer and guitarist Bic Hayes and sound designer Jules Bushell.
In a land almost afraid to know itself, in a country where unnatural deeds are commonplace, and where the night is filled with a restless ecstasy, Shakespeare’s tragedy of ambition and guilt unfolds. Characters appear and disappear from the shadows as part of a nightmarish vision, played out under an immense canopy of darkness.
Building on the success of their Tempest, this Macbeth employs sparse staging and creates unique atmospheres whilst keeping the play intact, compelling, and fresh.
Students can also be inspired with a 90 minute workshop from Platform4, with more details available from Catherine Church on 07711 809249.The company has a reputation for creating stunning visual theatre; blending text, movement and objects with evocative sound and light, to create unique theatrical gems.