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RSC announces full cast for upcoming production of MACBETH

The RSC have announced the full cast for Wils Wilson’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s gripping and brutal tragedy Macbeth, which plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 19 August – 14 October.

As previously announced, Reuben Joseph and Valene Kane will play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth respectively. They are joined by a cast of Scottish actors, many of whom are making their RSC debuts.

The company includes Anna Russell-Martin (Nora: A Doll’s House, Young Vic, Citizens Theatre) as Banquo, George Anton (Duchess of Malfi, Cheek by Jowl) as Macduff, Shyvonne Ahmmad (Britannicus, Lyric Hammersmith) as Malcolm, Alison Peebles (Life is a Dream, Royal Lyceum Theatre) as the Porter, and Therese Bradley (Men Should Weep, National Theatre) as Duncan.

Completing the company Amber Sylvia Edwards as Witch, Annie Grace as Alice, Ryan Hunter as Ross, Amelia Isaac Jones as Donalbain, Emma King as Lady Macduff, Liam King as Fleance, Kevin Lennon as Lennox, Eilidh Loan as Witch, Alasdair Macrae as Bloody Captain, Benjamin Osugo as Angus, Dylan Read as Witch, and Michael Wallace as First Murderer.

Macbeth is directed by Wils Wilson, with design by Georgia McGuinness, lighting by Kai Fischer, music by Alasdair Macrae, sound by Claire Windsor, movement and choreography by Julia Cheng, and casting by Simone Pereira Hind CDG and Anna Dawson.

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