About This Clip
Killbeth
Killbeth is a martial arts theater based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Using martial arts and actions, the production captures and expresses the characteristics of the original’s dynamic energy and spectacular power. By changing witches into a blind psychic and presenting an old Buddhist monk, Killbeth highlights Korean sentiments.
The full video linked here is a recording of the performance in Beijing, September 2011 with English subtitles.
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Director: Koh Sun-Woong
Place: Small Hall of Daehangno Arts Theater
Performance run: Jan., 20. 2011 ~ Feb., 06. 2011
Actors
Macbeth – Ho San
Lady Macbeth – Lee Myeong-Haeng, Jo Han-Na
Duncan – Yu Byeong-Hun
Banquo – Jo Yeong-Gyu
Staff
Stage Design: Kim Chung-Sin
Costume: Kim Ji-Yeon
Music & Sound: Kim Yong-Hwa, Kim Tae-Gyu
Lighting: Choi Chang-Sik