The Earl of Southampton: Shakespeare's PatronĪlchemy and Astrology in Shakespeare's Day King James I of England: Shakespeare's Patron Stratford School Days: What Did Shakespeare Read? Life in Stratford (trades, laws, furniture, hygiene) Life in Stratford (structures and guilds) She plays an important role in the play because of the lines she utters at the end of the scene: "And you all know, security/Is mortals' chiefest enemy." She reveals in these lines that Macbeth's belief that he is untouchable will ultimately result in his downfall.įor a detailed examination of Hecate and the theory that she is not Shakespeare's creation, please see the Macbeth Glossary (1.1).įor pronunciation and mythology information, please see the Macbeth Glossary (4.1). She tells them Macbeth will be back to know his destiny and she proclaims that he will see apparitions that will, "by the strength of their illusion" lead him to conclude that he is safe. In Act 3, Scene 5, Hecate appears before the Witches and demands to know why she has been excluded from their meetings with Macbeth. Graeme has been working as a reviewer since 1997.Hecate is the goddess of witchcraft, and one can view her as the ruler of the Three Witches. He is a casual academic at ECU, and writes for a variety of publications. He has a background in writing, dance, theatre, radio and film working as a performer, producer and writer. Graeme Watson is an editor at OUTinPerth. See Hecate as part of the Perth Festival, tickets on sale now. For now I long to see it again, in a few years time, and I dream that I, and many others, will know more than 15 words the next time around. There’s an intriguing powerplay, Shakespeare, the playwright whose work has stood the test of time – centuries, seems insignificant to the achievement of a language and culture that dwarfs his meagre four hundred years.Ĭreating this production has been a mammoth task for all involved, but hopefully it’s just the first step on a long journey. Mellow ponderings about language and history continue to bounce around in my mind in the following days. I know just as many words Gaelic as I do in Noongar, and not knowing either seems like a vast deficiency. The result is an immersive effect that transports you into the story.ĭirector and Adaptor Kylie Bracknell and her team of collaborators, supporters, and instigators have created an intriguing theatrical provocation.Īs someone who knows less than 20 words of Noongar, there were moments during the performance when my mind wandered, but it was an introspective journey about language, ancestry, family and connection to place. One of the most effective techniques is the use of sound by the performers, voice comes from within the audience, whispers are projected from off-stage, there are taps and bangs, and creaks that come from under the seats and behind your head. Clint Bracknell adds a soundtrack that encases the audience in a magical world. The set is a expansive angled space that has openings into the earth, and it is transformed from one location to another through effective use of projections created by Zoe Atkinson. Trevor Ryan is wonderful as Duncan, especially when he turns to his ghostly form, Bobbi Henry takes on the part of Lady Macbeth and Reuben Yorkshire is Banquo.
Della Rae Morrison presides over proceedings as Hecate, Maitland Schnaars is a captivating Macbeth, and the company’s former Artistic Director Kyle J Morrison is Lennox. Becoming the outsider, is a powerful and uneasy experience.Ī talented cast of nine actors take on multiple roles. There’s also the unusual experience of everyone who does speak the language breaking into cackles of laughter at moments of hilarity that sailed past the rest of the audience. If you’ve not seen the play before, it’s helpful to read the synopsis that’s provided. If your familiar with Macbeth, it’s easy to follow the well known plotline. With no surtitles, most of the audience were stripped of language, forcing us to appreciate a story told through sound, emotion, movement and costume. Here she is presented front and centre, evening up the gender imbalance of the bloody tale. The mistress of The Witches, she appears and complains that they have been dealing with Macbeth without her permission. The character of Hecate is often omitted from productions of the play. This production is entirely in Noongar language, a world first. Hecate is an interpretation of one of the Bard’s most famous plays Macbeth. The production is bold, captivating and most importantly provoking and inspirational. An ambitious plan to present a play by Shakespeare completely in Noongar language.
It’s a journey the company has been on close to a decade. Yirra Yaakin deliver a theatrical project that has been years in the making, decades, centuries and eons. Hecate | Subiaco Arts Centre | Until 16 Feb | ★ ★ ★ ★
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