Synopsis
Shogun Macbeth
$10.99 Published by Samuel French Inc
Large Mixed Cast
This brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy was produced by Pan Asian Rep in New York to great acclaim
In 13th century Japan, General Macbeth is victorious in battle and awarded the title of Ryoshu of Akita
Almost immediately he is visited by the legendary witches called the Three Yojos
In the thrall of their spell, he is consumed by ruthless ambition
He instigates a plot to become the new Shogun and, with the help and incitement of his wife, begins to slaughter his way to the royal crown
And ultimately to meet his doom
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"Shogun Macbeth is a Kurosawa film on stage" ~ N.Y. Times