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Simon Godwin is no stranger to the work of Shakespeare. Until May 5, his production of Macbeth is playing in D.C. with a cast led by Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. The film version of this same production will hit theaters on May 2. BroadwayWorld sat down with Godwin to discuss his take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, Fiennes’ performance, and what the play means for contemporary audiences.

Billed as immersive event theatre, Shakespeares supernatural tragedy staged in a Docklands warehouse has great performances by Indira Varma and…

Billed as immersive event theatre, Shakespeares supernatural tragedy staged in a Docklands warehouse has great performances by Indira Varma and…

The National Theatre’s War Horse, the unforgettable theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, to embark on a major 18-month UK tour.

The much-loved production will visit a number of locations, starting later this year

The Tony-winning play was adapted for the stage by Nick Stafford from Michael Morpurgo's novel.

War Horse, the unforgettable theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, will embark on a major 18-month UK Tour.

The National Theatre has announced new productions for all three South Bank stages this summer: Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff and Mnemonic in the Olivier theatre and The Grapes of Wrath in the Lyttelton theatre, alongside the previously announced The Hot Wing King in the Dorfman theatre. 

Adapted by Emily Burns, the production sees the story transported to modern day. Excellently designed and featuring an incredible cast who keep the story moving quickly from scene to scene, it is a unique and innovative interpretation of the play that keeps you engaged from start to finish.

Staged in a hangar-like venue strewn with the charred remnants of battle, Simon Godwin’s intelligent production puts violent conflict to the fore