Macbeth: As Told by the Weird Sisters

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Event Macbeth: As Told by the Weird Sisters
Venue Merivale Street Studio, South Brisbane, QLD
Umbrella Event Merivale Program
First Date 18 April 1998
Last Date 9 May 1998
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description "Shakespeare's witches have never looked so scary...... Focusing on Macbeth's relationship with the witches. Zen Zen Zo's energetic and imaginative piece explores the human conflict between civility and savagery by using a chorus of "weird sisters" who represent Macbeth's "deep and dark desires". The Weird Sisters are by Macbeth's side as he makes each crucial, guilt-ridden decision."
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Physical Theatre
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Lynne Bradley Choreographer
Colin Webber Composer
Sandra Anderson Designer
Simon Woods Director
Andrew Meadows Lighting Designer
Resources
Works
Further Information With thanks to the University of Queensland English Department and Strut and Fret Production House. Also played at Brisbane's Princess Theatre in April 1998.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure QPAM
Event Identifier 25994
Dataset AusStage