The Rise and Fall of Lord Macbeth

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The Rise and Fall of Lord Macbeth

by Alison Chaplin

Macbeth – Shakespeare Play for Schools and Youth Theatre
This compact adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth retains all the original character names, symbolic imagery, and powerful themes, while making the text more accessible for young performers. The compelling story of Macbeth’s ambition, greed, and downfall, along with Lady Macbeth’s pivotal role, is told in full, yet allows space for individual interpretation and creative performance.

Perfect for school productions, reader's theatre, and youth theatre, this simple-to-stage, clear, and concise script offers students the chance to explore Shakespeare’s themes, characterisation, and storytelling in a hands-on, educational, and engaging way.

Bring one of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedies to life with a production that is both educational and dramatically exciting for performers and audiences alike.

This script pack also contains full performance support notes plus great follow-on classroom literacy and drama tasks.

If you are giving a performance of this play you must purchase a performing rights licence, available below.

Cast:	20-26
Runtime:	40 mins
Age Range:	KS2, KS3
Genre:	adaptation drama Shakespeare
Type:	one act

Download

This play can be purchased as a download-only version in Acrobat (pdf) format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (or a similar PDF reader).

This version DOES NOT include performing rights.

This version includes a Full Cast/Character List, Production Notes with suggestions for props, costumes and staging, and Follow-On Activities for further work in the classroom.

ISBN:	978-1-906153-35-9
Price:	£6.00

Paperback

Supplied as a paperback copy. Post and packaging rates apply.

Includes some performing rights within the price.

This version DOES NOT include production notes or follow-on activities.

ISBN:	978-1-906153-14-4
Price:	£6.00

Multiple Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give UP TO FIVE public performances of this play. It is valid for six months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving multiple public performances of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.

ISBN:	n/a
Price:	£20.00

Single Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give JUST ONE public performance of this play. It is valid for two months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving a public performance of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.