‘Outlander’ Star Sam Heughan Returns to Stage in First-Look Images From Royal Shakespeare Company’s 1990s Glasgow-Set ‘Macbeth’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Key Takeaways
- The Royal Shakespeare Company released production photos for its modern-dress staging of "Macbeth."
- Sam Heughan stars in the production, marking his return to theater after a decade focused on screen work.
- The play is set in 1990s working-class Glasgow, relocating the tragedy to explore gang conflicts and family feuds.
- Lia Williams plays Lady Macbeth in the production, which features an entirely Scottish cast.
- The staging utilizes an intimate, in-the-round configuration with stark lighting and contemporary design elements.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released striking production photos showcasing its modern-dress interpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, "Macbeth," which is set in 1990s working-class Glasgow, framed by gang conflicts and family feuds. This staging marks a significant return to the theater for star Sam Heughan, known for his role in "Outlander," following a decade dedicated to screen projects. Director Daniel Raggett has opted for a contemporary aesthetic, featuring casual modern clothing, intimate in-the-round staging with stark lighting, and design inspiration drawn from Scottish cinema and psychological horror. Lia Williams stars opposite Heughan as Lady Macbeth, leading an entirely Scottish ensemble cast that includes Alec Newman and Nicholas Karimi. The production, which features dramatic moments emphasized by visible stage blood, runs until December 6th at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon. Heughan previously earned an Olivier nomination in 2003 for his early stage work before his major screen success.
