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For those of us not lucky enough to catch alan cummings one man performance of macbeth at lincoln center in new york city, we have good news. Macbeth by alan cumming overdrive rakuten overdrive. Fired by ambition and goaded by his ruthless wife, he murders duncan and assumes the throne. It is considered one of his darkest and most powerful tragedies. And now, in the following behindthescenes video, cumming himself talks about his performance, how his interpretation of macbeth came to be, and the recording of the audiobook. Macbeth audiobook audio theater by william shakespeare. Written by william shakespeare, audiobook narrated by alan cumming. Jun 17, 2012 alan cumming plays every part in shakespeares macbeth in the national theatre of scotlands production at the tramway, glasgow.
On television he has appeared on the good wife, sex and the city, frasier, third rock from the sun, the l word, and many. Jun 02, 2015 i read the novel version by david hewson and a. Any complaint i have about reading the book in print would easily be dispelled by listening to cummings tell the story instead. Star of stage, film and television alan cumming delivers a virtuoso performance playing every role in the national theatre of scotlands bold presentation of shakespeares chilling tale of. Legal immigrant is alan cumming s collection of musings on his experiences as a us citizen, growing older, and what it feels like to be an immigrant in todays america, featuring songs and stories that are as eclectic and idiosyncratic as alan himself. The audio, recorded live at the minetta lane theatre, is a smorgasbord of genres, styles, and.
Star of stage, film and television alan cumming delivers a virtuoso performance playing every role in the. Alan cumming is an awardwinning stage and film actor, activist, bestselling author, singer, director, and producer, and has also designed some wallpaper. From stage directions delivered in furtive whispers to the cackle of the witches and the grim resolution of lady macbeth, cumming astounds. Motivated by his scheming wife, macbeth lusts for and then takes power. Tony award winner alan cumming in his riveting solo interpretation of shakespeares tragedy.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. See more episodes at broadway theres a short macbeth article at huffington post armistead maupin audio book series features alan cumming. Star of stage, film and television alan cumming delivers a virtuoso performance playing every role in the national theatre of scotlands bold presentation of shakespeares chilling tale of desire, ambition, and the supernatural. Star of stage, film, and television alan cumming delivers a virtuoso performance playing every role in the. I have always loved the play so to be able to read aloud this novel which explores all the back stories, and to play all the characters was a really amazing experience. Alan cummings macbeth and a new sonnet app breathe new. I kept waiting for the book to slow down, so i could stop listening and go to sleep. Alan and some of his generous showbiz friends will be auctioning off various items of memorabilia to raise money for the club cumming community chest which helps staff and performers at club cumming who are having hard times financially due to the coronavirus. Jul 10, 2012 learn more about the macbeth at award winning actor alan cumming discusses his oneman adaptation of macbeth. The characters were really fleshed out, which i found fascinating. Aug 02, 2012 this play is uniquely suited to this type of portrayal due to macbeth s transformation and corruption. Alan cumming as the narrator really brought the story to life.
Alan cumming, obe born 27 january 1965, is a scottish character actor, author, and activist who has appeared in numerous films, television shows and plays. Shakespeares tragedy about the illfated thane of cawdor is brought to life via this oneman interpretation from alan cumming. Directed for audio by the stage productions renowned directors, this exclusive studio recording of cumming s dazzling solo performance captures the excitement, passion, and poetry of a wildly original tourdeforce that is destined to become theatrical legend. Alan cumming audio books, best sellers, narrator bio. Hartley and david hewson, narrated by alan cumming. Macbeth comes off as a patriot instead of a traitor, doing what he believes is best to save scotlands traditions rather than allow a weak king to appoint. His films include the spy kids trilogy, the smurfs, the anniversary. Directed by john tiffany and andrew goldberg, macbeth. Originally a glasgownew york stage production, alan cumming s oneman reimagining of macbeth is set in a psychiatric unit in which cumming is the sol. Alan cumming gives an impressive audio performance.
Alan cumming brings not my fathers son to studio q. This play is uniquely suited to this type of portrayal due to macbeth. Smartpass audio education study guide audio education study guides by william shakespeare and simon potter 1 feb 2001. We always knew video blogger alan cumming was kind of a rock star. I forced myself to stop the book, so i could go to sleep. Set in scotland, the play dramatizes the corrosive psychological and political. We love audio books, and we believe that you should be able to enjoy your favorite book whenever, wherever, or whatever you are doing. Alan cumming audio books, best sellers, author bio. At first, i was a little concerned about his accent, as he speaks with a very thick scottish accent. Macbeth is one of the greatest plays ever written, and it is my personal favorite of shakespeares works. Star of stage, film, and television alan cumming delivers a virtuoso performance playing every role in the national theatre of scotlands bold presentation of shakespeares chilling tale of desire, ambition, and the supernatural. Macbeth dramatized audiobook by william shakespeare. On 1 september 2009, cumming released his first solo album based around his oneman show, i bought a blue car today. Here we have a nice extrapolation on the macbeth story, though its written in a very lyrical style that feels as though it is trying to mimic the style of shakespeares play.
Alan cumming is an awardwinning actor, singer, writer, producer, and director. Apr 22, 20 alan cumming plays lady macbeth in a scene from a reimagining of shakespeares tragedy macbeth, now on broadway at the ethel barrymore theater. Macbeth by william shakespeare full audiobook theatrical. Macbeth comes off as a patriot instead of a traitor, doing what he believes is best to save scotlands traditions rather than allow a weak king to appoint his son to replace him. Macbeth, a general in king duncans army, is given a prophecy by a trio of witches.
Jul 03, 2012 this radical reimagining of one of shakespeares most deeply psychological plays is set in a psychiatric unit in which narrator and acclaimed film, stage and television actor alan cumming is the lone patient. The ultimate audio revision guide updated for gcse 91 ultimate audio guides by jeff thomas and emily bird 8 jun 2012 4. Theater macbeth a oneman mad house, with macbeth on the mind alan cumming stars in a creative reinterpretation of shakespeares scottish play macbeth. Alan cumming plays every part in shakespeares macbeth in the national theatre of scotlands production at the tramway, glasgow. Mar 31, 20 the scottish play headliner chats with chris noth kinda, gets his first macbeth injury, has a fabulous fashion show and gives away undies. This rendition is different in that its the story of a man in a psychiatric unit who channels the story of macbeth.
Alan cumming audiobooks, listen online and download. Alan cumming has 52 books on goodreads with 150864 ratings. Alan cumming narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. He was a no, the major selling point for this book, and he was the only reason i made it as far as i did.
Alan cummings oneman macbeth released as audiobook. May 07, 20 alan cumming is on broadway playing the title role and every other major one in macbeth, a reimagined version of shakespeares tragedy set in a mental institution. Star of stage, film and television alan cumming delivers a. The scottish play headliner chats with chris noth kinda, gets his first macbeth. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Tonywinning actor, alan cumming, opens about about his those dark days in his wrenching new memoir not my fathers son. I wanted this not only because its based on the bard, and i love macbeth, but also because of alan cumming who is awesome. Hartley, alan cumming, david hewson, audible original. The idea to create an audio only novelization of macbeth is a wonderful one, but having alan cumming narrate it elevates this into a work of art. Cumming plays the ruthless lady macbeth asking the spirits to unsex me here.
A second fragrance was launched in 2011, named second alan cumming, with all proceeds going to charity. I have always loved the play so to be able to read aloud this novel which explores all the back. For those of us not lucky enough to catch alan cumming s one man performance of macbeth at lincoln center in new york city, we have good news. Macbeth by william shakespeare read by alan cumming. Alan cumming performs shakespeares greatest hits on new cd, the head that wears a crown to be or not to be and now is the winter of our discontent are included on this 22track cd of shakespeares most famous speeches. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Librivox presents a recording of macbeth, perhaps shakespeares best known tragedy. Listen to macbeth by william shakespeare, alan cumming for free with a 30 day free trial. Alan cumming audiobooks audiobook narrator download. He recently starred in an acclaimed oneman staging of macbeth on broadway and appears on the emmy awardwinning television show the good wife. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Channeling the story of macbeth, he is inhabited in turn by each of the characters of the drama, including some of shakespeares most complex and troubled creations. Search results for alan cumming you gotta get bigger dreams. Come to find out, alan cummings narrated the audiobook for this. Jul 03, 2012 tony award winner alan cumming in his riveting solo interpretation of shakespeares tragedy. Xmen united, goldeneye, emma, circle of friends and eyes wide shut. Learn more about the macbeth at award winning actor alan cumming discusses his oneman adaptation of macbeth. Buy macbeth adapted by shakespeare, william, cumming, alan isbn. Speeches for royal men by william shakespeare purchase track at 12qrfxo photo of alan cumming by peter hapak.
It is a tale of witches and kings, thanes and commoners, castles and compounds, love and treachery, loyalty and rebellion, reality and illusion set in scotland in the 11th century. Alan cumming is a tony awardwinning actor whose theater credits include cabaret, the seagull, hamlet, and the threepenny opera. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Motivated by his scheming wife, macbeth lusts for and then takes. Macbeth by hartley and hewson is a new interpretation of shakespeares play in novel form written in contemporary language. Jul 07, 2016 basically, theres no reason for this book.
His films include the spy kids trilogy, the smurfs, the anniversary party, x2. Macbeth, with alan cumming at the barrymore theater the. Apr 21, 20 alan cumming more or less acknowledges as much in his production of macbeth 12 stars out of four, which opened sunday at broadways ethel barrymore theatre. Search results for alan cumming sorted by relevance page. On broadway he has appeared in the threepenny opera, as the master of ceremonies in cabaret.
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