Macbeth
By William Shakespeare. Retold by imitating the dog
It will have blood, they say
Three mysterious figures enter the stage. They talk of the hurly-burly, of thunder and lightning, and of a young couple who believe they can overthrow the old regime. They conjure the Macbeths, placing them in a dangerous new world where paranoia, betrayal and brutality rule.
Blood will have blood
Fusing live action with innovative video technology, imitating the dog bring their “breathtakingly inventive” (The Times) style of storytelling to Shakespeare’s tragic tale of ambition, destiny and downfall.
An audacious and daring retelling made for the audiences of today, Macbeth is a neon noir thriller where Shakespeare’s original language collides with startling new scenes, stunning visuals, and a powder-keg intensity.
Macbeth has been selected as one of The Guardian’s best theatre, dance and comedy tickets to book in 2023 and as part of The Times’ 60 best events to book in 2023.
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Great British Life
"Don’t go to this expecting to see the play you know. Don’t go for a quiet night out. But do go."
West End Best Friend
"a modern work of art"
Manchester Theatres
"a combination of the right choice at the right time are what bring this retelling to life"
What's On Stage
"another feat of technical wizardry"
The Guardian
"neon-tinted remix plays like a cinematic thriller"
British Theatre Life
"a clever deconstruction remastered before your eyes"