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Macbeth 25

When the Macbeths see their chance at the crown, why shouldn't they take it?

‘The entire ensemble helps to present a play that, while well-known to many theatregoers, finds something new to say in this thrilling adaptation.’ The Reviews Hub
‘Macbeth at the Lyric Hammersmith was nothing short of mesmerising.’ North West End UK
‘English Touring Theatre has delivered a daring, inventive, and energetic take on the tragic tale.’ Curtain Call Reviews
‘Alex Austin moves with ease from ambitious, successful soldier and family man to one filled with avarice and murderous intent.’ Fairypowered Productions
‘Lois Chimimba’s portrayal of Lady Macbeth was nothing short of mesmerising.’ The Live Review
‘Something of a tour de force’ Reviews Gate
‘English Touring Theatre Company must be applauded for their boundless inventive efforts to keep Macbeth relevant for 2025 audiences’ Theatre Weekly
‘It’s a lively, imaginative production that’s unafraid to do something different’ The Stage

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, sodium lightsstrobe 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.

Tickets

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

28 Feb - 29 Mar 2025

Rehearsal Gallery

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Creative Team

Director

Richard Twyman

Designer

Basia Binkowska

Associate Designer

Ola Klos

Lighting Designer

Azusa Ono

Associate LX Designer & LX Programmer

Jack Hathaway

Sound Designer

Tingying Dong

Associate Sound Designer

Matthew Tuckey

Projection Designer

Will Duke

Associate Director

Rachael Walsh

Casting Director

Polly Jerrold

Casting Associate

Howard Hutt

Movement Director

Rachael Nanyonjo

Fight Director

Sam Lyon-Behan

Dramaturg

Rikki Henry

Costume Supervisor

Natalie Jackson

Production Team

Production Manager

Lisa Hood

Deputy Production Manager

Grace Duff

Company Stage Manager

Heather Cooper

Deputy Stage Manager

Sophia Dalton

Assistant Stage Manager

Joshua Cole-Brown

Wardrobe Supervisor

Sophie Canniffe

Video Programmer

David Butler

Sound No. 1

Elliott Roberts

Children’s Administrator & Lead Chaperone

Denise Smith

Wellbeing Support

Wellbeing In The Arts

Cast

Alex Austin plays Macbeth

Macbeth

Alex Austin

Lady Macbeth

Lois Chimimba
Gabriel Akuwudike plays Banquo

Banquo

Gabriel Akuwudike
Bella Aubin plays Malcolm

Malcolm

Bella Aubin
David Colvin plays Lennox

Lennox

David Colvin

Macduff

Ammar Haj Ahmad
Daniel Hawksford plays Duncan

Duncan

Daniel Hawksford
Bianca Stephens plays Lady Macduff

Lady Macduff

Bianca Stephens
Sophie Stone plays Ross

Ross

Sophie Stone

Young Company

Klyde Dennis

Young Company

Luke Howitt

Young Company

Elliott Murphy