Gothic harmonies, doll parts, puffs of mist from the mouths of Shakespearean actors, and the gore of the undead invigorate the creepy atmosphere of Macbeth at the Globe Theater.
I had the pleasure of viewing Macbeth from The Pit. An experience that can be quite exhausting if your mind wanders from the action of the play to the pain in your feet. Luckily, Macbeth at the Globe sucked me in and trapped me in a world where all of my uneasiness came from the show and not from my toes.
The highlight of the play is absolutely the Globe Musicians. The ambiance can almost entirely be attributed to their talents. The cries of the singer reverberate around the theater in a most powerful fashion. The eerie hums of the music thump in a primitive, desperate, and tribal rhythm. The music does not tell you how to feel, but rather, makes you feel it. The music is the glue of Macbeth at the Globe. It not only brings consistency to the production, but also acts as a staple of the Globe Theater experience.
At a glance, the set of Macbeth can seem empty. But the minimalist use of set pieces creates a barren landscape that compliments the ominous tone of the play. Two columns frame the stage, with little else blocking the view of the audience. A trap door lies in the middle of stage, but it is hardly noticeable when it is not being used as the focal
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The child mainly interacts with Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. And although he is never talked to or mentioned, he is acknowledged by all of the characters at times. He may be a metaphor for Macbeth’s unborn child or he may be a symbol of purity. The only thing I am of certain of is that he is very cute. Every explanation for the boy’s purpose I can think of directly contradicts other elements of the play, leaving me clueless as to why the director would put in the effort of having a child on set only to leave the audience with no reasoning for his