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'Macbeth' - how to make the witches relevant to today
Actor Amita Dhiri explores the role and context of the witches in the opening to William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', and how different directors have chosen to portray them. She explores the importance of witchcraft to a 16th-century audience. She looks at different productions, including 'Zulu Macbeth' and 'Macbeth on the Estate'. An exploration of language used by the witches draws similarities with the gang culture of today.
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