Capping this season's surfeit of Shakespeare productions is the Lincoln Center production of Macbeth, which I've taken to calling MacHawke after its star, Ethan Hawke (much as I will always think of Zeffirelli's Hamlet as Giblet and Oregon Shakes' fine production of same, from a few years back, Danlet). I've been offered a pair of tickets to give away to a Wicked Stage reader as I see fit, so here goes:
In the comments below, tell me one difference between Shakespeare's play and Holinshed's Chronicles, which was his main source for the play. You've got until Nov. 26 to enter, at which point I'll pick a winner randomly from the entrants.
In the meantime (or part of the meantime), you don't even have to enter the giveway to get discounted tickets to the show by going here, or going to the Telecharge page and using this code MACBLOG89; this last offer is good only through Nov. 21 (opening night).
Instead of witches, Holinshed has nymphs or fairies advising Macbeth.
ReplyDeleteIn both Banquo initially is a noble soldier fighting along side Macbeth. However, Holinshed reports that Banquo becomes an accomplice in the murder of King Duncan. Shakespeare presents Banquo as being noble and good throughout the play, unaware of the ominous plot concocted by Macbeth and his Lady.
ReplyDeleteShakespeare really emphasized Duncan's virtues and his inherent nobility and 'goodness' which was a departure from Holinshed's depiction of Duncan
ReplyDeleteMeaghan: I've chosen you as the winner (randomly), but I have no way to reach you. Please be in touch with me at robkendt @ gmail asap. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMeaghan, like Macbeth, I think Banquo was seduced by the witches' prophesies, so he doesn't say anything about what he suspects Macbeth did, since according to the prophesies, it won't benefit Macbeth in the long- term anyway while Banquo will beget a line of kings. Banquo is expecting good fortune, totally unaware that his time is running out.
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