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A couple of great new reviews for Macbeth have appeared in searches. Read them in full on the original sites. 

Joseph Millson does a great job in the title role, his Macbeth’s fiery temper increasing the drama and sense of instability. Clearly at home in the Globe – like many of the cast, Millson’s direct addresses to the crowd create a sense of startling immediacy. The London Magazine

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre has uploaded several new Macbeth production photos to Facebook and also to the website. 

A lovely review for the production has been shared on this site.

This is a fine and hugely enjoyable Macbeth. Joseph Millson’s portrayal of the Scottish lord who is driven to acts of pure evil to achieve power after a prophecy by three witches that he will become king is perfectly balanced; at first calculating then more frenzied as he is wracked by guilt and paranoia, but still driven to further murder as his lust for power becomes all consuming.

Some new reviews for Macbeth, and more great photos from the production on this website. 

Joseph Millson is faced with the daunting challenge of portraying Macbeth, and he does so superbly. He delves into Macbeth, exposing many different layers of the character including a slightly humorous side which was interesting to see. West End Frame

Millson – heavily bearded, dark and brooding – acquits himself forcefully, with a restless physicality. Metro

The Times shared a 4 star review for Macbeth online, describing it as utterly absorbing and unusually amusing, but you have to be a sunscriber to read it. Alternatively grab the dead tree version tomorrow. Two more reviews have been shared online this evening.

There are moments when the production comes close to slapstick but it is saved by sensitive performances and Olly Fox’s stirring period score, which is played by musicians on the balcony. Joseph Millson is a captivating, swarthy Macbeth and Samantha Spiro brings a steely composure to the part of his bullying wife, barking orders and insults with relish... Financial Times

The Guardian has shared a second, wonderful review of Macbeth from Susannah Clapp, while The Independent's Kate Bassett also posted her brilliant review. 

Joseph Millson, easily commanding with his mellifluous voice, is mellow-toned but – watch the amount he paces around the stage – always on the brink. When things start to go wrong, you see the couple being driven apart, as couples are by unhappiness. Macbeth grabs his wife by the throat. The Guardian