A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Derby Theatre production

Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s darkest and most sinister thriller…

Three witches on a heath have a disturbing prophecy for a victorious warrior. Macbeth will be king of Scotland. As this wicked seed is planted, daring Macbeth and his determined wife Lady Macbeth draw bloody daggers and set out on a fateful path.

But seizing the crown comes at a terrible price, as guilt grows, enemies draw close and the fight for survival hurtles towards a tragic conclusion…

This epic and intensely terrifying period version of Shakespeare’s most regal and timeless classic warns of the effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake.

Directed by Douglas Rintoul, following his acclaimed productions of Much Ado About Nothing and UK tour of The Crucible – ‘serious theatre, seriously done’ (The Stage) – and after this Summer’s highlight adaptation of As You Like It: A Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch partnership with the National Theatre.

This co-production with Derby Theatre follows successful collaborations for Abigail’s Party, Abi and One Man, Two Guvnors.

Schools only performances (with post show Q&A)

Wed 12, Thu 13, Tue 25 and Thu 27 Feb | 2.30pm

Fri 28 Feb | 10.30am

(school tickets not available 17 – 22 Feb)

Schools Workshop Days

Performance workshops are available for this show. Contact learning@queens-theatre.co.uk for further information.

Talkback | Wed 19 Feb

A chance to meet and question the company after the show.

Talkback
Wed 19 Feb | After the evening show | Free | Everyone welcome
A chance to meet and question the company after the show.
Book the Wed 19 Feb | 7.30pm performance and remain in your seat when the show finishes.

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Saturday 22 February | 3pm-7pm | Part of the evening show ticket | Under 26s
The workshop day offers a unique behind the scenes insight into Macbeth for anyone under 26. Featuring a chance to meet director Douglas Rintoul. Plus, an exciting stage combat workshop, pizza and a ticket to the show that evening at 7.30pm.
Follow the Upclose link to book.

Behind the scenes blogs
Catch up on all things Shakespeare before you see the show with our blog posts. We cover the curse of Macbeth, how Shakespeare inspired modern TV, an Interview with the Director and a Macbeth synopsis.