Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff Rehearsal Photographs Macbeth, playing in the Olivier Theatre National Theatre London

The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war. Ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness.

Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy is directed by Rufus Norris. Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Macbeth will be broadcast to cinemas by National Theatre Live on Thursday 10 May.