Paul Goodwin brings his internationally acclaimed research on Macbeth to Verona with Inside Macbeth, an intensive one-day workshop designed for actors, performers, and theatre practitioners seeking a deeper, embodied approach to Shakespeare.
Taking place on April 26, 2026, at Teatro Satiro Off, the workshop is part of the programme of Shakespeare Week 2026, the annual festival promoted by Casa Shakespeare.
Rather than focusing on theory, Inside Macbeth offers a practical and progressive journey through the actor’s craft: from body to voice, from text to action. Participants will engage in physical and vocal training, followed by individual work on assigned texts, culminating in a final interpretation at the end of the day.
Goodwin’s work on Macbeth (Solo), presented in New York, London, and at the Milano Off Fringe Festival, explores the psychological descent of the character into violence, fear, and remorse. This workshop extends that research into a shared, immersive experience, guiding participants through the emotional and vocal dynamics that shape Macbeth’s inner world.
Designed for professional actors, students, and experienced performers, the workshop is conducted in English and limited to a small group of participants to ensure an intensive and focused working environment.
As a continuation of the experience, on April 29, 2026, Goodwin will present Macbeth (Solo) at Teatro Satiro Off, offering participants and audiences the opportunity to witness his approach fully realised on stage.
Set in Verona, one of Shakespeare’s most iconic cities, this workshop represents not only a training opportunity, but a chance to engage directly with Shakespeare’s legacy in a living, contemporary context.
The workshop is structured as a full-day immersive experience, divided into two main phases. The morning session focuses on the actor’s preparation, combining physical and vocal training with guided exercises on Shakespearean text. The afternoon shifts towards individual work, where each participant develops a personal interpretation of an assigned passage, culminating in a final presentation.
At the core of the process is a practical methodology that connects body, voice, and text. Participants are encouraged to explore emotional transitions, breath control, and the construction of inner monologue, building a direct relationship with the language and rhythm of Shakespeare. The aim is not only technical development, but the activation of imagination as a tool for performance.
Goodwin’s artistic research on Macbeth (Solo) informs the workshop’s approach. His work investigates the psychological mechanisms behind Macbeth’s transformation, from ambition to violence, from fear to guilt, offering actors a framework to engage with the character’s inner conflicts. This perspective has been shaped through international presentations and continuous development over time.
The workshop is open to professional actors, theatre students, and experienced performers with a good command of English. Participation is limited to ensure an intensive working environment, fostering direct exchange between the director and each participant.
As part of the broader programme of Shakespeare Week 2026, the workshop contributes to an international dialogue between artists and the local theatre scene in Verona, reinforcing the city’s role as a living space for Shakespearean exploration.