The National Theatre aims constantly to re-energize the great traditions of the British stage and to expand the horizons of audiences and artists alike. Through these broadcasts, it shares its work with audiences in the UK and abroad. In partnership with IU’s Department of Theatre and Drama, IU Cinema presents two encore broadcasts – this semester focusing on Shakespeare. Tickets are $12 for IUB students and $15 for all others. Macbeth (2013) Directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh October 20 - Sunday - 6:30 p.m. Manchester International Festival’s production of Macbeth presents Kenneth Branagh (My Week with Marilyn, Hamlet) in his first Shakespeare performance in over a decade as Macbeth, and Alex Kingston (Doctor Who, ER) as Lady Macbeth. This electrifying new production of Shakespeare’s tragic tale of ambition and treachery unfolds within the walls of an intimate deconsecrated Manchester church. Kenneth Branagh has long been lauded as one of the great Shakespearean interpreters. His skills as a writer, director and actor have garnered international acclaim across the disciplines of stage, film and television. (2K DCP. 140 min. Not Rated.) Othello (2013) Directed by Nicholas Hytner December 15 - Sunday - 6:30 p.m. The National Theatre presents a major new production of William Shakespeare’s celebrated play about the destructive power of jealousy. Othello, newly married to Desdemona – who is half his age – is appointed leader of a major military operation. Iago, passed over for promotion by Othello in favor of the young Cassio, persuades Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair. Olivier Award-winning actor Adrian Lester takes the title role. Playing opposite him as the duplicitous Iago is fellow Olivier Award-winner Rory Kinnear, who is reunited with director Nicholas Hytner following their acclaimed collaboration on the National Theatre’s production of Hamlet. (2K DCP. 180 min. Not Rated.) 33 cinema.indiana.edu Tickets: (812) 855-1103 33 National Theatre Live