Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh in Macbeth

Central Press Photos Ltd photograph titled 'Oliviers' 'Macbeth' at Stratford'. Caption on back reads: Tonight, Tuesday, "Macbeth" will have its first performance of the season at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-on-Avon. Sir Laurence Olivier is in the name part for the first time since his much-praised performance at the Old Vic 18 years ago, and Vivien Leigh is playing Lady Macbeth for the first time in her career. The production is directed by Glen Byam Shaw, and the costumes and settings are designed by Roger Furze [sic]. This picture shows Sir Laurence Olivier as Macbeth and Vivien Leigh as Lady Macbeth in a scene from the Stratford production.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/30292
Materials:
ink and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 252 mm x 200 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Daily Herald Archive, National Media Museum, Bradford