Set in a high class restaurant owned by celebrity chef Duncan Docherty, with Joe Macbeth as the sous chef and his wife Ella as the hostess. Joe and his fellow chef Billy Banquo are annoyed that Duncan takes credit for Joe's work, and that Duncan's son Malcolm has understanding of the business. Then they encounter three supernatural binmen who prophesied that Macbeth will get ownership of the restaurant and so will Billy's children. Joe and Ella desire to kill Duncan, but the binmen warn that Macbeth should be concern of the head waiter, Peter Macduff.
I chose this video because it is a modern day take on the story of Macbeth and how ambition can ruin lives. I like when Shakespeare is performed with a refreshing modern take. I would have never thought to set this story in a restaurant but upon review of this video I think it works great. I think that Shakespeare stories are transcendental which is what we enjoy discussing a lot in class. A fresh spin on something that can usually be done so stale and classic. It raises the question of whether or not it is appropriate to call something the story of Macbeth when they are using new language. I wonder if this show could have worked if they did use Shakespeare's language. Even if it is slightly modified.
Here's another video that is just for pure satire's sake.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWQX47spGr0
1 comment:
In a similar vein is *Scotland, PA*, a modern take on *Macbeth*, only here he is a fast food worker seeking advancement to management...one of my favorite modern Shakespeare adaptations!
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