The experienced stage actor Tim Dalgleish takes us on a fascinating journey through the emotional, physical and intellectual challenges involved in creating the role of one of Shakespeare's darkest and most tragic characters. The book includes a journal, The Golden Notebook, with all the hints, history, exercises, theatrical techniques and anecdotes that an actor could need to play Macbeth. This autobiographical account is instructive, empowering and a great read for anyone interested in one of Shakespeare's greatest plays.