THE MACBETH SESSION: PROFIT BEFORE PEOPLE

Cyclone Rep Theatre Company presents
The Macbeth Session: Profit Before People

TUE 28–FRI 31 MAR
Live at The Everyman

Cyclone Rep is proud to announce their new production: The Macbeth Session: Profit Before People.

Once again, Cyclone Rep gives Shakespeare a modern twist to create a relevant and thought-provoking production of one of Shakespeare’s classics.

The setting for this adaptation is that of the world of business, where “vaulting ambition” (Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 7) for economic growth blinds many to the encroaching dire fiscal reality.

As usual with Cyclone Rep productions, this session is an abridged version of the play that remains true to the text and follows the plot from beginning to end. It includes powerful performances from long-time company collaborators Marcus Bale, Paula McGlinchey and Peadar Donohoe, as well as discussions on characters and themes, interactive audience Q&A sections and filmed sequences highlighting the supernatural elements that haunt Macbeth.

Along with Ambition, other themes and topics reviewed will be Kingship, Corruption, the Patriarchal World, Good vs. Evil, Blood and Guilt and Appearance vs. Reality. A comprehensive resource handout has been designed for the students to help further in their understanding of the play and themes.

To book, contact Cyclone Rep Sales Team:
By phone: 021 235 5356
By email: info@cyclonerep.com
Online: www.cyclonerep.com

“Excellent! Stimulating and involving. The performances were exceptional and use of quotes on screen really effective” – Clíodhna Dinneen, Cork Teacher reviewing The Othello Session

“Excellent, thorough, funny, so enjoyable, great focus on key moments, excellent interaction with students.” – Rosaleen Donnelly, Wexford Teacher reviewing The Romeo & Juliet Session

“Excellent analysis of key scenes with good discussion of themes throughout. Nice humour, questioning the plot, which assumed the student voice.” – Rebecca Buggy, Kilkenny Teacher reviewing The Hamlet Session

CAST

Paula McGlinchey, Marcus Bale, Peadar Donohoe, Kieran O’Leary, David O’Brien, Roisin McGonigle Walsh, Ratang Mashigo, Alice Sullivan, Aaron Ganley, Arran Bale-Cornally and Isaac Bale-Cornally

CREATIVE TEAM

Artistic Director Peadar Donohoe
Company Manager Marcus Bale
Technical Director Scott Duggan
Stage Manager Aoife Byrne
Make-up Artist Louise Sheridan
Cinematography Deep Red Productions
Boom Operator and Sound Technician Jack Aherne
Editing and AVs Marcus Bale
Showrunner David O’Brien
Director, Producer and Adaptation Writer Peadar Donohoe

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