Synopsis
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. The progamme follows Michael Boyd and company as they prepare the theatre's opening production of Macbeth. Presented by James Naughtie.
Roleplay | Lady Macbeth
One big dramatic role. Stories and reflections of actors from across the world about what the role means and what it means to them. A new series for Radio 4. First up: Lady Macbeth.
Prefaces to Shakespeare | Macbeth
A personal introduction to the play and its qualities by Sara Kestelman, who played Lady Macbeth in the 1983 Royal Shakespeare Company production at the Barbican, London.