I saw the film which was made at the Donmar Warehouse at movie theatre in Toronto, Canada tonight. It was superb (except for the porter comedy scene which went on too long and took me out of the eerie mood). Although we didn't wear headphones like the theatre audience, they used the different speakers around the movie theatre which made it so immersive. I think David Tennant is one of the most versatile actors today.
thank you for sharing your experience! I’m so glad to hear that the mood of the show has translated well on the big screen too! I felt the same about the porter scene and couldn’t properly see him when he was in the crowd so I felt a bit confused too but it seems this character has traditionally been used for the comedic relief so when I read a bit more about that the choice made more sense.
Ive seen Macbeth several times, but this production was the first one that's really conveyed the horror of Macbeth's descent into violence. Very intense and upsetting (in a good way)
Thank you! I was looking for a concise review of why I should see this, I got that in the second segment. My most favorite of the Shakespeare plays overall, Tragedies and Comedy’s alike
I saw this back in October. Although I liked it, I preferred the version with Ralph Fiennes I saw in March. I don't think turning it into basically a radio play really worked. It was worth a try but it's not something I want to see again. The porter scene was a bit silly and went on far too long. I don't think playing it in one span without an interval worked all that well either, it's an intense play and the audience needs a breather for it to make its full impact.
Oh that’s an interesting take! I haven’t seen the one with Ralph Fiennes but I really enjoyed the audio aspect of it - found it very captivating and given that it’s a live performance and you see the actors delivering it, it didn’t feel like a radio play to me. I see what you mean in terms of it being a bit long without the break. Either way, think this is one of a kind show as I haven’t experienced a production like this before. ☺️
I totally agree with you. I thought the acting was good, but hated the headphones. It was like listening to a radio play with people miming on the stage. Hated things like the witches being off stage. Ralph Feinnes and Indira Varma were much better, that production had the emotion you want from MacBeth (terrible venue mind..). I didn't care about any of them in this version.
I haven't seen this production yet, but I want to. One of my all time favorite productions was in Ashland Oregon, & the "comic relief" of the porter was way different. He saw the blood drops from the dagger, saw evidence of what was happening... the porter was obviously stalling to give his lord & lady time to clean up - stone cold sober but answering the pounding at the gate as if he was drunk. The most chilling interpretation I've seen.
Your seat looked vertigo inducing at the Pinter Theatre, yesterday I watched the new production of My Fair Lady at the excellent Curve Theatre in Leicester, a superb lavish show, wonderful cast, great musicians and imaginative set well worth a West End transfer. With Shakespeare I much prefer the musical versions such as West Side Story and Kiss Me Kate 😀
I found this version a bit odd as it’s v dissociative, I loved some aspects the audio of the witches really enhanced it. The acting is excellent, as a person with ptsd the dissociative experience is v like ptsd, so for me not great but I did feel like it was odd seeing what looked like mimed due to the headphones.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! That’s a really interesting take, especially on the note of ptsd. I really feel like the headphones and such great audio quality have enhanced my viewing experience. It didn’t feel mimed or too removed once I got into it.
Nooo! That’s so annoying! Sorry to hear that! 😞 were you able to exchange the tickets for other day? There’s always the cinema version to check out but it’s not the same.
I saw the film which was made at the Donmar Warehouse at movie theatre in Toronto, Canada tonight. It was superb (except for the porter comedy scene which went on too long and took me out of the eerie mood). Although we didn't wear headphones like the theatre audience, they used the different speakers around the movie theatre which made it so immersive. I think David Tennant is one of the most versatile actors today.
thank you for sharing your experience! I’m so glad to hear that the mood of the show has translated well on the big screen too! I felt the same about the porter scene and couldn’t properly see him when he was in the crowd so I felt a bit confused too but it seems this character has traditionally been used for the comedic relief so when I read a bit more about that the choice made more sense.
And yes, David Tennant is spectacular!
Ive seen Macbeth several times, but this production was the first one that's really conveyed the horror of Macbeth's descent into violence. Very intense and upsetting (in a good way)
Agreed! Same with me…it was so intense but I really liked it! ☺️
Thank you! I was looking for a concise review of why I should see this, I got that in the second segment.
My most favorite of the Shakespeare plays overall,
Tragedies and Comedy’s alike
Glad I could help! Definitely worth seeing if you can get your hands on a cinema ticket. I think it will be a great production to see that way!
I wish I could go to London to see this. I absolutely love anything David Tennant.
He is incredible in this! Check out if cinemas near you are showing the filmed version of this production in February 2025. ☺️
I love Macbeth & have seen it many times. I'm looking for a cinema within a reasonable drive in order to see THIS Macbeth.
I hope you get to see it - it's definitely worth the hype in my opinion!
I get to see this in Dallas in 3 days!!!
That’s amazing news! Hope you enjoy it! ☺️
@ I have every intention of enjoying every moment!!
I saw this back in October. Although I liked it, I preferred the version with Ralph Fiennes I saw in March. I don't think turning it into basically a radio play really worked. It was worth a try but it's not something I want to see again. The porter scene was a bit silly and went on far too long. I don't think playing it in one span without an interval worked all that well either, it's an intense play and the audience needs a breather for it to make its full impact.
Oh that’s an interesting take! I haven’t seen the one with Ralph Fiennes but I really enjoyed the audio aspect of it - found it very captivating and given that it’s a live performance and you see the actors delivering it, it didn’t feel like a radio play to me. I see what you mean in terms of it being a bit long without the break. Either way, think this is one of a kind show as I haven’t experienced a production like this before. ☺️
I totally agree with you. I thought the acting was good, but hated the headphones. It was like listening to a radio play with people miming on the stage. Hated things like the witches being off stage.
Ralph Feinnes and Indira Varma were much better, that production had the emotion you want from MacBeth (terrible venue mind..). I didn't care about any of them in this version.
I haven't seen this production yet, but I want to. One of my all time favorite productions was in Ashland Oregon, & the "comic relief" of the porter was way different. He saw the blood drops from the dagger, saw evidence of what was happening... the porter was obviously stalling to give his lord & lady time to clean up - stone cold sober but answering the pounding at the gate as if he was drunk. The most chilling interpretation I've seen.
@@lisavalentine8877 hope you manage to get cinema tickets as they open in early February! :)
Your review is making me look forward to the movie release!
Ahh I’m so glad to hear that! Hope it lives up to your expectations! ☺️
Got my ticket for the cinema. Feb 5.
Amazing!!! Keen to hear what you think when you see it! ☺️
Your seat looked vertigo inducing at the Pinter Theatre, yesterday I watched the new production of My Fair Lady at the excellent Curve Theatre in Leicester, a superb lavish show, wonderful cast, great musicians and imaginative set well worth a West End transfer. With Shakespeare I much prefer the musical versions such as West Side Story and Kiss Me Kate 😀
Haha right? It wasn’t even a seat - I managed to get a last minute standing ticket in fact for £20. Oh that sounds great, will have a look! ☺️
I found this version a bit odd as it’s v dissociative, I loved some aspects the audio of the witches really enhanced it. The acting is excellent, as a person with ptsd the dissociative experience is v like ptsd, so for me not great but I did feel like it was odd seeing what looked like mimed due to the headphones.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! That’s a really interesting take, especially on the note of ptsd. I really feel like the headphones and such great audio quality have enhanced my viewing experience. It didn’t feel mimed or too removed once I got into it.
Had a ticket and they cancelled the show an hour before… 😢
Nooo! That’s so annoying! Sorry to hear that! 😞 were you able to exchange the tickets for other day? There’s always the cinema version to check out but it’s not the same.
Cinema soon of this
From donmar
The v and a loads of west end royal court on s vhs at library