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What Shakespearean character did Leigh portray on stage?

  • Lady Macbeth

  • Juliet Capulet

  • Titania

  • Portia

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Lady Macbeth, the ambitious and ruthless wife of Macbeth, was memorably portrayed by Vivien Leigh on stage. Leigh's powerful performance captured the character's descent into madness and guilt, as she goads her husband into committing regicide and then struggles with the consequences of their actions. Her portrayal is considered one of the most iconic interpretations of the role and a testament to Leigh's acting prowess.
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