A visceral and contemporary new production that speaks to a world we find ourselves living in now, asking why has Macbeth haunted our fears and nightmares for centuries and what lesson is this cautionary tale still urgently trying to communicate to us?
A struggling and divided nation, tearing itself apart. So, when the Macbeths see their chance at the crown, why shouldn’t they take it?
But things don’t go according to plan. Dreams quickly turn to nightmares, humanity erodes, nature stirs. As society strives to make sense of the darkness that sits inside it, how long will it take for people to fight back against the endless cycle of violence and corruption?
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre presents an ETT production.
Originally co-produced by ETT, Shakespeare North Playhouse, Northern Stage & Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, in association with Bristol Old Vic.
This production contains strobe lighting and other strong lighting effects, as well as loud noises.
Content guidance: Murder, Infanticide, inference of child loss, stage blood, and violence against women.
If you or someone you know would like support concerning the themes of violence against women and children you can find help here: https://refuge.org.uk/
ETT supports the Anti-Racism Touring Rider which you can read about here.
