On the outskirts of Perth is the pivotal Scone Palace, where the real Macbeth was crowned King of Scotland in 1040, on the Stone of Destiny. Fittingly the stone – original or not, and pinched by ...

At the end of the play he kills Macbeth and Malcolm is declared the new King of Scotland. The Witches Initially the Witches appear to help Macbeth, however, they actually contribute to his downfall.

For some fans of the theater, there is no play so exhilarating as William Shakespeare's Macbeth and for fans of David Tennant, the 2024 production of "The Scottish Play" as it's superstitiously called ...

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo deliver a 'Macbeth' for the ages, but the curse of Shakespeare's tragedy isn't easy to avoid.

From the real 11th century king to Shakespeare’s tragic character, this exhibition offers a fascinating insight into the myths and reality of Macbeth all set in the heart of Scotland The ...

Scotland's History ArticlesMalcolm III, King of Scots 1034 – 1093 Malcolm ... The death of his father, Duncan I, at the hands of Macbeth meant that young Malcolm had to seek safety elsewhere ...

Scotland's History Articles Malcolm II ... Macbeth was directly related through his mother's bloodline to King Malcolm II. Macbeth's ambitions were realised and he seized the throne in much ...

For his 10th opera, Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi adapted Shakespeare’s epic tragedy “Macbeth” to ... nobleman in 11th century Scotland who fought to become king — as taken from ...

Ava Reid’s historical fiction novel 'Lady Macbeth' takes aim at the unjust and violent treatment of women throughout history.

Barestage Productions’ “Macbeth” staged its preview performance last Thursday, and before the show, members of the cast and crew gathered in the rehearsal hall to share their firsthand experience with ...