On Monday, 5th March, 5th year English students visited The Helix in DCU to see Macbeth. John Nolan reviews the play.
Watching Second Age's modern retelling of Shakespeare's best-known tragedy, I was simultaneously entertained and disappointed.
Entertained because of some great acting (Will Irvine as Macbeth), some nice touches like music from Radiohead and a really impressive slow-motion technique shot helped bring the action home to the audience.
Disappointed due to some bad acting (Lady Macbeth was more confused than devious), failure to use lighting properly and the failure to bring home the tragedy of Macbeth to the audience.
To sum up I do recommend this play for all the positives mentioned. However, don't be surprised if you do walk out of the theatre feeling they could have done something more.
John Nolan (5th Year)
[Photo: Ms. Reynolds]
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