Macbeth Revision

• Performing Arts
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Macbeth Revision

What is the key feature of Brecht’s theatre style?

1. Encouraging the audience to identify emotionally with characters
2. Creating a distancing effect (Verfremdungseffekt)
3. Using improvisation only
4. Performing in complete silence

Brecht’s plays often aimed to:

1. Encouraging the Entertain only
2. Avoid any political themes
3. Focus solely on historical accuracy
4. Encourage critical thinking and social change

Stanislavski’s approach encourages actors to

1. Ignore the script
2. Focus on external gestures only
3. Create authentic, believable characters through inner emotions
4. Break the fourth wall constantly

In Macbeth, who first warns Macbeth about his future?

1. The three witches
2. Macduff
3. Lady Macbeth
4. Banquo

What is Macbeth’s tragic flaw?

1. Humility
2. Ambition
3. Cowardice
4. Generosity

Who is typically responsible for the overall management of a theatre production?

1. Producer
2. Costume Designer
3. Stage Manager
4. Director

Which role ensures that all technical elements (lighting, sound, set) run smoothly during rehearsal and performance?

1. Actor
2. Producer
3. Stage Manager
4. Director

What are the themes in Macbeth?

How will you work on voice projection, diction, and clarity?

How will you memorise your lines?

What are your character’s objectives?