MacBeth
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National School of Drama, New Delhi
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Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies, believed to have been written around 1606. The play tells the story of Macbeth, a brave Scottish general whose encounter with three witches awakens his ambition to become king. Encouraged by Lady Macbeth, he murders King Duncan and seizes the throne. Consumed by guilt, fear, and paranoia, Macbeth commits further acts of violence to secure his power, ultimately leading to tyranny, madness, and his downfall.
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Dipankar Paul is an Assistant Professor in NSD, lighting designer, and educator associated with the National School of Drama. He has extensive experience in theatre production, stage lighting, and performance pedagogy. At NSD, he mentors students in the practical and artistic aspects of lighting design, helping them understand how light contributes to dramatic storytelling, atmosphere, characterization, and stage composition. For this production of Macbeth, he served as the Guide, supervising the Lighting Scenework exercise and enabling first-year students to explore Shakespeare's tragedy through the creative possibilities of theatrical lighting and collaborative performance.
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National School of Drama. (2024). Macbeth [Lighting scenework theatre performance]. Guided by Dipankar Paul. National School of Drama, New Delhi
