Past Productions - 1997

Macbeth (tour to Montreal) by William Shakespeare  Adapted by Soheil Parsa and Peter Farbridge           Presented at Le Monument National (Montreal) January 19 to February 5, 1997

"...one of the most inventively staged Shakespearean productions I have ever seen."
The Globe and Mail

In a simple performance style inspired by the Persian passion play Ta’ziyeh Khani, Modern Times production of Macbeth broke through conventional political and psychological interpretations of this classic work to expose its metaphysical roots. Nine actors in simple black costumes interpreted all the roles with scarves to delineate character. A round disk in the middle of the stage served for a set; some cloth, a bowl and two flashlights were the only props. See more...

Creative Team
Direction: Soheil Parsa
With: Peter Farbridge (Macbeth, Witch), Matthew Heney (Banquo, Witch), Ron Kennell (Duncan, Macduff, Witch), Anna Khimasia (Fleance, Witch), René-Madeleine Leguerrier (Lady Macduff, Witch), Soheil Parsa (Porter, Hecate), France Rolland (Lady Macbeth, Witch), Ian Watson (Seyton, Ross, Witch), Frank Zotter (Malcolm, Witch).
Lighting: Martin Labrecque.
Original Music: Ian Lefeuvre.
Costumes: Veronique Avery.
Producers: Robert Gervais, Mike Kronish (Rightime Productions)
Stage management: Johanne Pomrenski.

Photo of Karim Morgan and Peter Farbridge by David Sweeney

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