The Skinhead Macbeth
An attempt to make the play more accessible
Trigger warning: contains mild expletives.
Act 1 Scene 1
Witch: Oi, Mush.
Macbeth: Get stuffed.
Witch: You’ll be king soon.
Macbeth: We’ve already got a king, Bonehead.
Exeunt.
Act 1 Scene 2
Lady Macbeth: About time. Duncan’s coming to stay. Help me lay the table.
Macbeth: Some old witch said I’m gonna be king, so show some respect.
Lady…
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