
Macbeth Killing Time
Written by Frank Bramwell
ABOUT THE PLAY
Macbeth, who has been waiting in Eternity for 400 years, is now being tried for the crimes of the original tragedy by two jobbing Angels, Kramm and Delos. But was he really the evil killer that Shakespeare made him out to be - or were his 'crimes' in fact the crimes of us all? A fascinating reverse-spin on the original play.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2005
Cast and creative team
Cast
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Macbeth: Alan Groucott
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Kramm: Maggie Grace
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Delos: Laura Lee
Creative team:
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Director: Victoria Grainger
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Producer: Frank Bramwell
Production photos

Reviews
“ . . . a strong piece of Theatre from Heart Productions.”
Three Weeks
“The mix of the Bard’s script and Frank Bramwell’s words works well here and is helped by the enthusiastic actors.”
Three Weeks
“An accomplished and interesting performance of a play which challenges the three actors to the height of their ability. But they tackle it with passion and Macbeth’s remorse verges on the endearing.”
Three Weeks
“Frank Bramwell's play, however, is that very rare bird, a genuinely unusual take on the play, which remains true to the spirit (and the words) of the original whilst making us question our assumptions about it.”
British Theatre Guide
“It's a very original and clever piece of work, well performed by the cast of three: Alan Groucott (Macbeth), Laura Lee (Delos) and Maggie Grace (Kramm) under the tight direction of Victoria Grainger.”
British Theatre Guide
“Love the idea of Macbeth having to face up to his crimes in the afterlife. The character of two angels is colourful and eccentric. They contrast and complement one another in their balance of payback and forgiveness - food for thought in our present times. A refreshing and innovative take on an old Shakespeare favourite. Full of dramatic energy from beginning to end.”
Edinburgh Fringe
“Excellent, evocative, emotional, real, entertaining!”
Edinburgh Fringe
“This production was not as expected, not dreary Shakespeare but a fine twist by Bramwell. Excellent production for the fringe.”
Edinburgh Fringe
“Intense & intriguing. A real sense of pain, anguish and torment. Writing which makes it difficult to distinguish the original and the ‘simulator’.”
Edinburgh Fringe
“It was another brilliant concept, superbly acted! I was rapt.”
Edinburgh Fringe
“ . . . a brilliant concept, superbly crafted & acted.”
Edinburgh Fringe
“ . . . a beautiful play, beautifully performed.”
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