‘Berkoff’s Macbeth’ is a powerful, chilling interpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy which, while remaining faithful to the text, reveals Steven Berkoff’s highly original genius. His dynamic Thane is complemented by Linda Marlowe’s icy, calculating Lady Macbeth, Samuel West’s impassioned Macduff, Timothy Walker’s outraged Malcolm and Cleo Laine’s sublimely sinister witches.
Together with Mark Glentworth’s evocative music, they create an atmosphere of high dramatic tension which has all the immediacy of film. bringing out the dramatic subtleties, the magic, the madness and the horror of Shakespeare’s play, ‘Berkoff’s Macbeth’ is a production that will be remembered for its vigour, energy and emotional power. It is presented here in its full unabridged form, split in to two one hour halves for ease of listening. This is the first time the production has been available to buy in many years.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995.
© 1995 Ladbroke Productions (Radio) Ltd.