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Arguably Shakespeare's most patriotic play, Henry Vcenters onthe charismatic yet cunning king, dubbed ‘This star of England’ (Epilogue, line 6), and his campaign in France. It explores issues relating to national identity, the ethics of war, and…

Is it possible to stage Macbeth, a political tragedy set in 11th century Scotland, as a dark comedy set in a 70’s American burger joint?
Yes.
But should you?
Maybe not, but the cast and crew of Scotland, PA did it anyway.
Scotland, PA (2001)…