This brutal tragedy of Macbeth opens amidst a storm, with three witches setting the mood with mystery and haunting prophesies. It is announced that the heroic Macbeth has defeated the enemies of Scotland and he is praised for his bravery. On Macbeth’s journey home, he encounters the Three Witches, and they tell him their prophesies, eventually calling him King. Macbeth is doubtful, but as they begin to come true, he decides he will stop at nothing to become King.
One of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies, Macbeth takes us on a murderous and wicked journey of war, the lust for power, guilt and death.