The Paper Cinema’s MACBETH

We present an intimate and close up digital version of our acclaimed live show in which Shakespeare’s tragedy is interpretted without text - Available for touring now for the big screen or online.

... a feat of mechanics and human effort which would be impressive on its own, but it’s made more noteworthy that the story of Macbeth is depicted as precisely as it is. The Stage****

With not a word spoken, The Paper Cinema crafts a fine example of Shakespeare’s quintessential work... This isn’t just theatre, but a love letter to animated process ***** The Skinny

This is a digital presentation of our most recent acclaimed theatre show; a re-imagining of Macbeth as a cautionary tale for our times. With typical charm, wit and invention the company takes its audience on a journey through rugged Scottish landscapes to encounter storms, battles, betrayal and murderous plot. Shakespeare’s tragedy is brought to life as beautifully drawn puppets, evocative music, foley and cinematic projection combine in a captivating silent film created before your eyes.

The film is 75 minutes long and has been carefully designed to give the audience the experience of watching The Paper Cinema in real time. It uses multiple cameras to give different perspectives of the work and is shot on location to enhance the story telling; it is an artistic work itself, not simply a film of a performance.

THE COMPANY Founded in 2004, The Paper Cinema is an association of artists and activists who blend live animation and original music to tell stories about our planet.

We play in theatres, gig venues, cliff tops, car parks and online, creating unique events for intimate and large-scale audiences in the UK and internationally.

Our work has the potential to speak to diverse audiences, young and old, and transcends language barriers. As a touring company we have connected with audiences throughout the UK and internationally, presenting work at numerous showcases and touring the world. We have been commissioned by theatres, festivals, television and music companies, including; Battersea Arts Centre, Channel 4, Denmark Puppetry Festival, Inside Out Festival, Mayfest, Serious Music, UNESCO City of Literature Edinburgh and musicians Imogen Heap and Sol Croft.

The film is in digital format and can be screened to live audiences or via online stream/website. Members of the company are available for live Q&A sessions online at no extra cost or in person (travel, accommodation and subsistence costs to be discussed separately) or online (included in this cost).

The running time of the screening is 69 minutes.

The film is accompanied by a Making Of documentary (8mins), which includes interviews with the creators and behind the scenes footage, a trailer and audio of the original score by Chris Reed and Francesca Simmons (47mins).

Please contact us about fees for one week exclusive screening or online viewing.

Chris Reed chris@thepapercinema.com (+44) 07541 515096