The new production, put on by the theatre's own Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company, is a fantastic and mesmerising performance of the playwrights infamous 'Scottish Play', combining electric, charismatic performances with excellent direction and design to make a truly memorable experience.

Following the eponymous war hero's return from fighting the combined forces of Norway and Ireland, Shakespeare's shortest tragedy see's Macbeth (Liam Brennan) witness three witches who claim he will soon take to the thrown of Scotland and rule the kingdom.

Consumed by greed and a lust for power, Macbeth murders the king of Scotland and takes the crown for himself alongside his wife Lady Macbeth (Allison Mackenzie). But it is not long before his evil deeds play heavy on his mind, and with Macbeth's increasing madness the play draws to its macabre conclusion.

Director Lucy Pitman-Wallace does a superb job of bringing the script to life following on from her recent success at the venue with a production of The Burial at Thebes.

Superb costumes and sets by designer Lucy Osborne also help to bring the epic story to life, especially when combined with the light and sound work.

The all Scottish cast add a natural authenticity to the production, and the high standard of acting throughout the cast makes it difficult to mark any stand-out performances.

Liam Brennan puts in an excellent performance as Macbeth, particularly as the play moves on from the first act - where Brennan excels in handling the role as Macbeths increasing madness takes control.

Claire Brown, Joanne Cummins and Pauline Lynch also combine to make a perfectly sinister trio as the witches, helped by the magnificent costume design and direction.

In all, the Playhouse Theatre Company's production is almost flawless throughout and well worth making the effort to catch before the end of it's current run at the Playhouse on 15th November.