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Macbeth
“Something wicked this way comes” (Macbeth)
– The Play Group zu Besuch in unserer Schule
“Sleep no more, Macbeth does murder sleep…” (Macbeth)
As you can tell from this famous quote, our current topic in our English class is William Shakespeare. We have been reading and discussing Macbeth, one of his most famous plays, and try to understand the story and the meaning behind it. Reading Shakespeare can be quite difficult sometimes, but it is also really interesting to see how people thought and spoke hundreds of years ago.
To help us to get a better idea of how theatre worked in Shakespeare’s time, our school invited a theatre group called “The Play Group,” who came all the way from Italy to perform for us. The group consisted of three actors named Simon, Eddie, and Simon. All of them are native English speakers and very talented performers. What made their show special was that the three of them played all the characters. With just a few costumes and props, they managed to act out the whole story in a funny and impressive way.
All students from grades 9 to 12 were invited to watch the play. At first, many of us were not sure what to expect, but the performance quickly caught our attention. The actors were full of energy, and it was amazing to see how they switched between the different characters so easily. Even though the language in Macbeth is quite old and sometimes confusing, they made it easy to understand through their expressions and movements.
The play was not only entertaining but also very helpful for our studies. Watching the drama on stage made it much easier to follow than just reading it in the classroom. We could really feel the emotions of the characters: the ambition, the fear, and the guilt that drive Macbeth and his wife throughout the story. The actors also added some funny moments, which made everyone laugh and kept the atmosphere light and enjoyable.
Overall, the visit from The Play Group was a great experience and gave us the chance to understand Shakespeare in a new and exciting way. Most of us were surprised by how interesting and lively the performance was, even though the play was written such a long time ago. It was definitely one of the most special and memorable lessons we have had this year.
Carl, Mathis, Jason, Eddie (year 11)
Macbeth – A Play by William Shakespeare
On 2nd October, a group of three actors visited our school and performed Macbeth, one of William Shakespeare’s famous tragedies. The group is originally from Great Britain but is now based in Italy and touring around Europe. We were lucky that our school was one of their stops.
The performance took place in the school hall and was organized by Mrs. Reilich and Mrs. Bunzeck. Even though there were only three actors, they played all the important roles very well by changing voices, costumes, and expressions. Some characters were cut from the original version, which made it easier to follow. The actors made the play very entertaining by adding jokes, interacting with the audience, and using funny sound effects.
Compared to reading the play as a graphic novel or watching a video, watching Macbeth live on stage was much more exciting. The emotions, movements, and expressions made the story feel real and alive.
The English they used was simple and easy to understand, which made it enjoyable for everyone, even for students who are not fluent yet. The performance was made for all age groups, especially for younger audiences.
In the end, we could take a photo with the actors, which was a great way to finish the event.
Overall, it was an enjoyable and special experience that we would definitely recommend.
written by Maximilian Skichko, Flynn Marg, Pascal Maertin, Johan Kabenge (year 11)
“What‘s done …
On Thursday, 2nd October 2025, we welcomed “The Play Group“ at our school, to perform “the Scottish play “- also called “Macbeth“
The actors Eddie, Simon and Simon did a fantastic job, giving us an insight into Shakespeare’s play.
It was a really entertaining experience, because it was a good mix of Shakespeare and the influence of a younger generation, which made it an interesting adaptation.
They combined action, for example the sword fighting between Macduff and Macbeth, and humorous jokes to brighten up the play. Moreover, they worked with easier language and a narrator, to reassure the storyline was clear and understandable. With well-made costumes, sound effects and hand painted scenery it was nice to enjoy the play and to learn English as well.
All roles were played by the same three men, which was common in the theatres in the 16th century. So we somehow felt like experiencing a visit to “Globe Theatre “. To strengthen this feeling, the play included some volunteering and the “royal Lady “Jolina and “Lord“ Lennox managed this quite professionally. The interaction with the audience made the play even more lifelike.
It is important to show this play in schools because of the topics this play deals with. Human traits like greed, violence and guilt are shown but also topics which sadly are important even today, like the abuse of power and wars.
The performance is perfect for grades 6-9, because the play was obviously made for younger students, notably because of the length, which was quite short for a Shakespeare play, and the easy language, as already said. It was not the original script, but some important quotes were from the original text, which presented a nice contrast.
In the end it was a really nice experience and just recommendable because of the interesting combination and a new way of practising English. It was a welcome change from the typical English lessons, which are still a good way of learning.
We would love to welcome the “The Play Group“ again, to watch another excellently played adaptation and have fun again while interacting in the play.
Thank you, The Play Group, for visiting us and appreciation to the English teachers Mrs. Reilich and Mrs. Bunzeck for organizing this.
…cannot be undone“ (Macbeth)
