About the Show

Saoirse Ronan & James McArdle lead in this adaptation of Shakespeare's brutal tragedy.

At a time in which change is in the air and the possibility of power and control is within reach, the Macbeths strive for all they can grasp. Starring Olivier Award-nominee James McArdle (Stage: 'Angels in America', 'Peter Gynt'. Screen: 'Ammonite', 'Mare of Easttown') and four-time Academy Award-nominee Saoirse Ronan (Stage: 'The Crucible'. Screen: 'Lady Bird', 'Little Women'). Yaël Farber ('Knives in Hens', 'Les Blancs') directs.

Critic Reviews (1)

For a previous production

But this is a bold and powerful version of Shakespeare’s play that feels fully realised and justified in its choices. It is absolutely not a gaudy star vehicle, but it uses its star to the fullest extent while trusting that it’s McArdle who will truly electrify audiences.
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Cast and creative team

William Shakespeare

Author of Original Book