David Tennant Shines at Circle Cinema's National Theatre Live Screening
This week, I visited Circle Cinema in Tulsa for a special showing of National Theatre Live’s Macbeth, starring David Tennant.
Tennant was incredible, completely dominating the performance. The supporting cast was fantastic, particularly Cush Jumbo, who was every bit the Lady Macbeth that Tennant deserved. The play featured a unique presentation: a small square stage served as the primary playing area, while behind it, a raised platform with a long glass window allowed the supporting cast to be seen. This created a striking visual effect, as they seemed to hover over Tennant and Jumbo, almost as if they were being conjured in their minds. These layered elements allowed for some fascinating interpretations of the play.
The production was also beautifully shot for the screen, which helped highlight the staging. Tennant’s eyes repeatedly pierced through the lens during his soliloquies, and at times, the camera even tracked his gaze, pulling the viewer into each word. From the atypical take on the Porter scene—which cleverly played with the fourth wall—to the use of Scottish folk music, this was an imaginative and top-notch performance of Macbeth.
It was also great to be back at Circle Cinema. It had been a while since my last visit, but Tulsa’s oldest movie theater is always a treat. Unfortunately, I never seem to snag a great seat since I always arrive so close to showtime. One day, I’ll learn.
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David Prock has been a part of So Many Sequels since Season 2, joining longtime friends Josh and Garrett. He works as a digital content producer at News On 6 in Tulsa.
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David's favorite films include A Knight’s Tale, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Prestige, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Dark Knight, Star Wars, Ocean’s 11, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Back to the Future. He particularly loves Westerns, animation, and historical dramas. His favorite genre? “Cool Guys Doing Cool Crimes”—heist and crime films featuring smart, stylish characters always a step ahead.
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