Saoirse Ronan says London show was ‘most difficult thing I’ve ever done’

• Saoirse Ronan has described her portrayal of Lady Macbeth at London’s Almeida Theatre in 2021 as “the most difficult thing I’ve ever done”. The Irish actress, 29, was starring in the revival of The Tragedy of Macbeth opposite James McArdle. The production, which was directed by Yaël Farber, opened its doors in October 2021 during the tail end of the pandemic.