Globe Education Online

Resources for people passionate about learning and engaging with Shakespeare's plays

Witch and the Porter

Witch and the Porter

Paul Chahidi [Witch and the Porter] in the Globe's 2001 Macbeth

Macbeth (2001)

Paul Chahidi

This is Paul's third theatre season at the Globe. He previously played Angelo in The Comdey of Errors, and last year was cast as Trinculo in The Tempest, however, he literally broke his leg hours before the first performance. Paul has appeared in productions for the Young Vic Theatre Company, Oxford Stage Company, Theatre Clwyd and Birmingham Repertory Theatre. He has also spent a season with the RSC. Paul's film work includes the role of Gavin in Notting Hill.

Actor's Bulletins

Rehearsal Notes: 8

In his final blog post, Paul discusses how he now feels about performing on the Globe stage, and offers advice to GlobeLink students rehearsing for their own production of Macbeth. ...

Read More...

Rehearsal Notes: 7

In his penultimate blog post, Paul discusses themes within the play, performing on the Globe stage, and his schedule as the season draws to a close. ...

Read More...

Rehearsal Notes: 6

In his sixth blog post, Paul discusses the experience of performing on the Globe stage and how he approaches reviews, and looks forward to the re-rehearsal process. ...

Read More...

Rehearsal Notes: 5

In his fifth blog post Paul discusses the highlights of the first performance of Macbeth, and considers what changes still need to be made. ...

Read More...

Rehearsal Notes: 4

This week Paul answers students' questions, and discusses the technical rehearsals and two of his current acting concerns. ...

Read More...