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William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children, though he later left his family to pursue a career in acting and playwriting in London. There, he joined The Lord Chamberlain's Men theatrical troupe and wrote many of his famous plays, including Macbeth. Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's shortest but darkest tragedies, concerning the consequences of choosing evil over good. Shakespeare wrote it for King James I but the king was reportedly displeased by the performance. The document then provides background on Shakespeare's plays and career, the Globe Theatre where his works were performed, and various film and stage productions of Macbeth

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William Shakespeares life and works :Macbeth Done by M. S Zondi
William Shakespeare Born April 23, 1564 in Stratfordon-Avon John Shakespeare, his father, was a tanner Also a member of the town council. He held many positions here, including taking care of revenues and paying bills.
We dont know for sure that William attended school in Stratford-on-Avon, but his father was educated and there are references to schools in his plays. King Edward VI school Stratford-on-Avon, England
Williams personal life, continued Married Anne Hathaway (he was 18; she was 26) Had 3 children: Susanna Judith Hamnet
Shakespeares family W i ll i a m S h a k e s p e a r e 1 5 6 4 -1 6 1 6 A n n e H a th a w a y 1 5 5 5 (? ) - 1 6 2 3 S uzanna 1 5 8 3 -1 6 3 6 J u d ith 1 5 8 5 -1 6 2 5 H am net 1 5 8 5 -1 5 9 5
Wills life, part II Left his family and went to London (around 1592) Joined the Lord Chamberlains Men Was very successful in his own lifetime Retired and went back to Stratfordon-Avon
Wills life, part III New Place Williams retirement home Second largest building in Stratford and the only one made of brick. Torn down by the last private owner; if he couldnt have peace there, no one could
Wills career Wrote 37 plays in three genre: Tragedy History Comedy also wrote 150+ sonnets
Williams death Died April 23, 1616 In his will, he left the house and his money to Suzanna; to Anne, he left the second-best bed
Shakespeare wrote a play for James Macbeth. James was not impressed and walked out of the first performance, setting into motion what has been called the Macbeth curse.
For the performance, the actor playing Lady Macbeth got sick and Shakespeare himself ended up playing the role for the King.
MACBETH is one of Shakespears greatest works One of Shakespeares shortest, but also his darkest play Full of terrible events, from war to betrayal to suicide to murder (lots) Full of terrible events, from war to betrayal to suicide to murder (lots) Its principal concern is with the HUMAN choice between good and evil, and the consequences of choosing evil
To this day, actors will not call the play by name, but only refer to it as that Scottish play. If an actor DOES say the plays name out loud, they are forced to leave the building, turn around three times and spit in order to remove the curse.
The Lord Chamberlains Men Company owned The Theatre Actually, they owned the building, but not the land. Took the timbers they owned and floated them down the Thames River to a new spot. Named the new theatre The Globe.
The Lord Chamberlains Men Later became the Kings Men -- James I became King after Elizabeth and he bought the naming rights.
Lord Chamberlains Men Only men could be actors Audiences ranged from low class to royalty Language of the play reflected both parts of his audience
The Globe Theatre
The Globe then . . . And now . . .
Elizabethanenglandmacbeth 120203131909-phpapp02 (1)
This sketch was made by DeWitt in a letter sent to a friend. It is actually a picture of the stage of the Swan.
The Globe from across the Thames
New Globe' Company members of the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London assemble for a group picture on the newly completed stage. The theater is a thoroughly researched reproduction of the original 16th Century structure which stood on the same site. The Globe's actor-led company is drawn from Britain and America and will officially open its season with Shakespeare's Henry V on June 14.
The reconstructed stage
Johann Zoffany. David Garrick and Mrs. Pritchard in "Macbeth," 1768. Oil on canvas, approximately 38.5 x 48.5 inches. Garrick Club, London
Alexandre-Marie Colin. The Three Witches from "Macbeth," 1827.
Alexander Johnston. Macbeth. Steel engraving, approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches, by C. W. Sharpe. The engraving is from Charles Knight's two-volume Imperial Edition of The Works of Shakespere(London: Virtue and Company, 1873-76).
Maggie Smith as Lady Macbeth
Sean Bean and Samantha Bond in a 2004 London stage production of Macbeth. Note the modern dress.
Three witches and Macbeth Clare Swinburne, Alexandra Moen, Jayne McKenna, Sean Bean
Orson Welles as Macbeth a subtitled movie production he starred in as well as directed
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References 際際滷s taken from: Cduprey on 5/ 03/ 2014, Elizabethan England Macbeth Cardullo, B. 2007. American Drama/Critics: Readings and Writings. Cambridge: Scholars Publishing. Hauptfleisch, Temple & Steadman, Ian (eds.). 1984. South African Theatre. Lecture notes by Dalene Labuschagne 04/02/2013 dalenel@uj.ac.za Potter, Alex. 1987. The Context of Literature written in English.

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  • 1. William Shakespeares life and works :Macbeth Done by M. S Zondi
  • 2. William Shakespeare Born April 23, 1564 in Stratfordon-Avon John Shakespeare, his father, was a tanner Also a member of the town council. He held many positions here, including taking care of revenues and paying bills.
  • 3. We dont know for sure that William attended school in Stratford-on-Avon, but his father was educated and there are references to schools in his plays. King Edward VI school Stratford-on-Avon, England
  • 4. Williams personal life, continued Married Anne Hathaway (he was 18; she was 26) Had 3 children: Susanna Judith Hamnet
  • 5. Shakespeares family W i ll i a m S h a k e s p e a r e 1 5 6 4 -1 6 1 6 A n n e H a th a w a y 1 5 5 5 (? ) - 1 6 2 3 S uzanna 1 5 8 3 -1 6 3 6 J u d ith 1 5 8 5 -1 6 2 5 H am net 1 5 8 5 -1 5 9 5
  • 6. Wills life, part II Left his family and went to London (around 1592) Joined the Lord Chamberlains Men Was very successful in his own lifetime Retired and went back to Stratfordon-Avon
  • 7. Wills life, part III New Place Williams retirement home Second largest building in Stratford and the only one made of brick. Torn down by the last private owner; if he couldnt have peace there, no one could
  • 8. Wills career Wrote 37 plays in three genre: Tragedy History Comedy also wrote 150+ sonnets
  • 9. Williams death Died April 23, 1616 In his will, he left the house and his money to Suzanna; to Anne, he left the second-best bed
  • 10. Shakespeare wrote a play for James Macbeth. James was not impressed and walked out of the first performance, setting into motion what has been called the Macbeth curse.
  • 11. For the performance, the actor playing Lady Macbeth got sick and Shakespeare himself ended up playing the role for the King.
  • 12. MACBETH is one of Shakespears greatest works One of Shakespeares shortest, but also his darkest play Full of terrible events, from war to betrayal to suicide to murder (lots) Full of terrible events, from war to betrayal to suicide to murder (lots) Its principal concern is with the HUMAN choice between good and evil, and the consequences of choosing evil
  • 13. To this day, actors will not call the play by name, but only refer to it as that Scottish play. If an actor DOES say the plays name out loud, they are forced to leave the building, turn around three times and spit in order to remove the curse.
  • 14. The Lord Chamberlains Men Company owned The Theatre Actually, they owned the building, but not the land. Took the timbers they owned and floated them down the Thames River to a new spot. Named the new theatre The Globe.
  • 15. The Lord Chamberlains Men Later became the Kings Men -- James I became King after Elizabeth and he bought the naming rights.
  • 16. Lord Chamberlains Men Only men could be actors Audiences ranged from low class to royalty Language of the play reflected both parts of his audience
  • 18. The Globe then . . . And now . . .
  • 20. This sketch was made by DeWitt in a letter sent to a friend. It is actually a picture of the stage of the Swan.
  • 21. The Globe from across the Thames
  • 22. New Globe' Company members of the Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London assemble for a group picture on the newly completed stage. The theater is a thoroughly researched reproduction of the original 16th Century structure which stood on the same site. The Globe's actor-led company is drawn from Britain and America and will officially open its season with Shakespeare's Henry V on June 14.
  • 24. Johann Zoffany. David Garrick and Mrs. Pritchard in "Macbeth," 1768. Oil on canvas, approximately 38.5 x 48.5 inches. Garrick Club, London
  • 25. Alexandre-Marie Colin. The Three Witches from "Macbeth," 1827.
  • 26. Alexander Johnston. Macbeth. Steel engraving, approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches, by C. W. Sharpe. The engraving is from Charles Knight's two-volume Imperial Edition of The Works of Shakespere(London: Virtue and Company, 1873-76).
  • 28. Sean Bean and Samantha Bond in a 2004 London stage production of Macbeth. Note the modern dress.
  • 29. Three witches and Macbeth Clare Swinburne, Alexandra Moen, Jayne McKenna, Sean Bean
  • 30. Orson Welles as Macbeth a subtitled movie production he starred in as well as directed
  • 32. References 際際滷s taken from: Cduprey on 5/ 03/ 2014, Elizabethan England Macbeth Cardullo, B. 2007. American Drama/Critics: Readings and Writings. Cambridge: Scholars Publishing. Hauptfleisch, Temple & Steadman, Ian (eds.). 1984. South African Theatre. Lecture notes by Dalene Labuschagne 04/02/2013 dalenel@uj.ac.za Potter, Alex. 1987. The Context of Literature written in English.