The Tragedy of Macbeth London Reviews and Tickets

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Members say

Haunting, Slow, Precise, Absorbing, Exquisite

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.

Member Reviews (2)

Great staging, Exquisite, Haunting, Immaculate, Precise

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Slow, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if you are a fan of Shakespeare and don't mind a _very_ gory production (and are good at understanding heavy Scottish accent).

Don't see it if blood and gore put you off and/or you're not willing to sit through a long show even to see some good acting and/or you struggle w/ accents Read more

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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Creative team

William Shakespeare

Author of Original Book