David Shannon to play title role in Macbeth 2008

Second Age is thrilled to announce that David Shannon, who delighted both audience and critics with his breathtaking performance as Sweeney Todd at the Gate Theatre, is set to play the title role in Macbeth.

His Sweeney Todd was rapturously received by both Dublin Audiences and the critics who described the "phenomenal performances by David Shannon......Shannon's coiled intensity, looming physical presence and vocal richness" (The Guardian) "David Shannon makes a marvellously brooding Sweeney" (Sunday Independent) ,"David Shannon, ... makes a compellingly intense and beautifully voiced Todd"(The Irish Times). The verdict was unanimous, that Shannon has an outstanding talented with an immense presence. Whilst it may have been his performance in Sweeney Todd that brought David to the attention of Dublin audiences, David has long been playing to considerable critical acclaim on the international stage. He has played Chris in Miss Saigon UK tour (Mayflower, Southampton, Birmingham Hippodrome, Bristol Hippodrome); Alternate Chris in Miss Saigon UK tour (Edinburgh Playhouse, Point Theatre Dublin); and has played in numerous other Musical Theatre greats including Pimp/Claquesous and understudy Enjolras in Les Miserables (Point Theatre, Dublin and Edinburgh Playhouse)and the star role in one of West Ends most celebrated musicals The Phantom of the Opera

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David will start rehearsing Macbeth in late December, the show will open at An Grianán Letterkenny before touring to the TownHall Galway, Everyman Palace Theatre Cork and finally to the Helix Theatre Dublin.