Macbeth (Springboard Shakespeare) by Ben Crystal

by Ben Crystal

Macbeth is one of the most popular and bloody of Shakespeare's tragedies. This accessible introduction offers a springboard into the play, taking a hands-on, performance-based approach, exploring the challenges and the rewards it presents to actors, audiences and students.

Springboard Shakespeare: Macbeth has a three-part structure: whether you're watching or reading, Ben Crystal takes you through exactly what you need to know Before, During and After the play. He combines a genuine passion and understanding of Shakespeare with his experience as an actor, giving the reader a clear route to thinking about, understanding and enjoying Macbeth.

Genres: Shakespeare, Nonfiction

110 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2012

Reviews

[Dino Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I start teaching tomorrow. I read this over the weekend in preparation for the first lesson over Macbeth. I read this and watched “the tragedy of Macbeth (2021)” with Denzel Washington! Very insightful stuff! Crystal really educated someone that knew absolutely nothing!
It has 3 segments. Before you read/watch. During you read/watch. After you read/watch. So it’s an engaging book too! The witches are great! Act 1 and 2 are fantastic. Act 3&4 are pretty slow. Act 5 is quick and great.

[Lara♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a big fan of Ben Crystal’s work! Always a delight to read anything written by him :)

[Henry Hood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great little pocketbook that’s helped my Macbeth lessons and will in the future

[Mirjam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether you're reading the play, watching a movie production or seeing it at a theatre, this is a short, but informative guide. The perspective is that of Shakespeare as a theatre man, rather than an author, which allows a new way of interpreting a lot of the material. Impressive metric analysis and lots of useful, understandable information.

[Lisa Stevens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. So much Shakespeare and with interesting analysis. Handy, pocket sized. Will recommend to teachers, students, and anyone who will listen to me. Can't wait for the Romeo & Juliet version.

[Helen Mears · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent, compact guide to Macbeth. Well-structured and particularly strong on metrical analysis.