An exploration of Macbeth, focusing on ambition, prophecy, and the downfall of a tragic hero.
We begin the series with Macbeth, one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most compelling tragedies. This episode unpacks the themes of ambition, supernatural influence, and moral collapse as Macbeth is drawn further into a web of violence.
We also look at the play’s historical context, its rich language, and how directors continue to reinterpret its central questions about power and destiny for modern audiences.