Macbeth (Shakespeare's Macbeth) London Reviews and Tickets

85%

(258 Ratings)

Positive

88%

Mixed

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Members say

Absorbing, Great acting, Entertaining, Clever, Ambitious

About the Show

Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma shine in Macbeth, a riveting tale of power, murder & deception.

Witness the transformation of Shakespeare's Macbeth like never before in this brand-new production directed by Simon Godwin.

The dynamic performances by Fiennes and Varma breathe life into the characters, while the custom-built theatre spaces add a unique dimension to the storytelling. The stage becomes a canvas for the unfolding tragedy, immersing the audience in a world where corruption, superstition, and the consequences of crossing moral boundaries take center stage.

Don't miss the chance to be part of this extraordinary rendition of a Shakespearean masterpiece.

Show-Score Member Reviews (25)

100

Great staging, Spectacular, Immersive, Imaginative, Absorbing

See it if you love an immersive walk-through, great staging and lighting, a refreshing new feel to a well-known play, Indira Varma on stage

Don't see it if you find strobed lighting or sudden explosions difficult (there are some throughout); dislike decaying highly styled minimalist settings Read more

Thought-provoking, Resonant, Must see, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if You love Shakespeare and are enthralled by the ever-relevance of his plays

Don't see it if You struggle with bright lights and loud noises Read more

Banal, Great acting

See it if You want to see acclaimed actors on stage (Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma).

Don't see it if Found the modern costumes and staging distracting. The production didn't bring anything new. Read more

Riveting, Relevant, Intense, Great acting, Absorbing

See it if You like the Bard. The script is faithful, Indira Varma is excellent, Ralph Fiennes is compelling. The actor who plays Macduff is very good.

Don't see it if You don't like Shakespeare with a modern twist.

Ambitious, Absorbing

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Don't see it if .

Absorbing, Intense, Great staging

See it if Want to just see a Ralph Fiennes masterclass and a new modern take on the Scottish play.

Don't see it if You want a stand out Lady Macbeth, they didn’t leave her much space to make it more than it was.

Gimmick, Loud, Modern, Well spoken, Ambitious

See it if You are doing GCSE Macbeth like the girl behind me who made too much noise. It’s a bit Macbeth for the Netflix generation. Well acted.

Don't see it if You like a comfortable seat.

Slightly lacking, Entertaining, Clever

See it if like Shakespeare, we just expected more from such a strong cast. MacDuff, Banquo & Lady Macbeth were amazing. Ralph a little lacking

Don't see it if you're expecting something special -

Critic Reviews (3)

"Macbeth makes some interesting choices in placing the play in a modern, war-torn setting"
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"It’s a solid production. The commitment to clarity remains throughout."
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"...for 'Macbeth,' the writing is quite literally on the wall"
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Shakespeare's Macbeth