Macbeth: The Tragic Pair

Noted Shakespearean scholars Gary Taylor and Rebecca Flynn explore the language, plot, themes, and geographical and historical background of William Shakespeare's 1623 tragedy in this presentation set against the backdrop of the Scottish highlands. Combining excerpts from the play about the ambitious would-be king and his wife with expert analysis of the text, the program brings the Bard's words to life and provides context for the play's events.