Shakespeare’s grim Scottish play is a gripping masterpiece about ambition, witchcraft, and blood. The tragedy begins with the Weird Sisters appearing to prophesy that Macbeth will become king. Upon hearing their words, Macbeth, spurred by his wife, begins his dreadful ascent to the throne, cutting a bloody swath to achieve his ambitions. But as he clutches this newfound power, his life begins to unravel, and the horrible truth of the witches’ words becomes increasingly clear.