The Scottish Play came to Mount Isa in 21st century fashion on Wednesday. Bell Shakespeare live streamed its education focused production of Macbeth from Sydney Opera House into regional Australian high schools including Spinifex State College.
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The live online event allowed regional and remote students to view the performance live from their classrooms.
Bell Shakespeare artistic director Peter Evans said their mission was to share the works of Shakespeare with all Australians.
“For some students, this live stream will be the first time they see Shakespeare as it was meant to be experienced – live on stage, rather than being read from a book,” he said
Bell Shakespeare’s 90-minute adaptation is a thrilling exploration of ambition, temptation and the supernatural in one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays. Tailored specifically to high school students, the live streamed performance was followed by an in-depth conversation with director James Evans and the entire cast, curated by students, accessible for all schools.
Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
