Shakespeare is given the modern touch

The horror and tension almost hung in the air but the sheer ghastliness of the Scottish play was only momentarily captured.

Directed by Michael Bull, the Old Town Theatre Company (OTTC) gave the play a modern approach. The production sticks to the original text, but not costume, as Macbeth and crew don combat trousers and army boots.

The audience's imagination was free to roam, with a simply but effective set. This was nicely done as music and sound effects helped provide the ambience.

Lance Hodges made a magnificent Macbeth, with a gripping battle with Macduff (Julian Smith) to end the play.

All in all a great production - Macbeth's mental torture made excellent viewing.

Simone Dolman
The Evening Advertiser