- Venue: Quarry Theatre
- Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes (including 20 min interval)
- Age Guidance: 11+
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Triggers & Advisories
The production will contain flashing lights and sudden loud noises.
Macbeth is a play which explores epic themes – good and evil, the nature of ambition, life and death. It is gory and involves a number of brutal fights and deaths including the murder of children and the execution of traitors. Added to this, this production will explore an element hinted at within the text that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth have struggled in their journey to become parents. Therefore, this production will include infant death and burial and miscarriage which may cause upset for some members of the audience. If you have been affected by the exploration of these themes in the play, we recommend the following organisations: sands.org.uk / miscarriageassociation.org.uk
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More Information on Macbeth
‘Blood will have blood’
Driven by his desire to rule, Macbeth does whatever it takes to become king. When three witches reveal their prophecy on the heath, a savage darkness consumes the hearts of the treacherous warrior and his wife. Corruption and an insatiable greed for power lead to death and destruction in Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy.
Directed by Amy Leach (Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet) this compelling production is a visceral and vibrant exploration of what happens when a deep fixation feels impossible to abandon.
Photographs: Kirsten McTernan
All performances of Macbeth will feature creatively integrated audio description. Listen to the Macbeth audio described flyer below:
Listen to the Macbeth audio described introduction below:
What does creatively integrated audio description mean?
Our creative team are taking particular care over the aural storytelling throughout the production to ensure that it matches the visual storytelling in the piece. This means blind and visually impaired audiences can attend any performance.
They are doing this in a range of ways including through the soundtrack and sound effects, actors fully embodying their characters vocally as well as physically, and through the omnipresence of the witches. Shakespeare plays, including Macbeth, are already very descriptive and it’s likely that sighted audiences won’t notice that there is an additional layer.
We believe that Macbeth will be a treat for all the senses and the use of creatively integrated audio description will heighten the clarity and atmosphere for everyone.
Education Resources and Workshops
To support students, our Creative Engagement team have made a range educational resources available exclusively to school bookers. They have also have developed workshops to further inspire and enrich student’s learning experiences when they come and see the show. These workshops include opportunities to work with the cast and creatives, and perform on the set. Please go to the ‘Schools tab above, for more information.
With thanks to The National Lottery Love Your Local Theatre campaign, you can get 2 for 1 tickets for all 7.30pm performances of Macbeth in March. Last few remaining*
FIND OUT HOW TO BOOK YOUR 2 FOR 1 TICKETS HERE
*Subject to availability. If the offer code does not add a discount to your tickets, the 2 for 1 offer has reached its limit and is no longer available.
Cast & Credits
Director Amy Leach / Set & Costume Designer Hayley Grindle / Lighting Designer Chris Davey / Sound Designer & Composer Nicola T Chang / Fight Director Claire Llewellyn of Rc-Annie Ltd / Movement Director Georgina Lamb / Casting Director Lucy Casson / Associate Director and Audio Description Consultant Benjamin Wilson / Assistant Movement Director Bakani Pick-Up / Assistant Designer Warda Abbasi / Model Maker Luned Gwawr / BSL Consultant Adam Bassett / BSL Consultant Charlotte Arrowsmith /
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Charlotte Arrowsmith
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Jessica Baglow
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Adam Bassett
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Benjamin Cawley
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Kammy Darweish
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Tom Dawze
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Karina Jones
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Shahbaaz Khan
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Tachia Newall
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Gabriel Paul
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Ashleigh Wilder
as Witch/Messanger
Reviews
“ With striking design and compelling leads, Amy Leach directs a triumphant version of Shakespeare’s tale of murderous deeds”
“ Marries clarity with inclusion, while never forgetting to be entertaining”
“ A captivating production – clear and unapologetic”
“ An excellent and unmissable production”
“ Visually effective and arresting”
Why is the age recommendation 11+?
It’s a full-length production (over 2 hours) which can be difficult for young people with a shorter attention span. The play includes brutal fights, death, grief and peril, as well as more general mature themes that are not appropriate for our youngest audiences. However, the age recommendation is just that – a recommendation. You are best placed to make a decision about what is appropriate for your students.
How do I book for a school group?
Please contact our Box Office on 0113 213 7700 or email groups@leedsplayhouse.org.uk to book in your school group to come and see a production. School prices for Macbeth are £14 per ticket and are only available for performances during the week. To help support your visit, we offer one FREE staff seat for every ten students booked.
What about Covid-19 restrictions?
With the everchanging situation, we’re following government guidance and reviewing our processes regularly – this page has the latest Covid information about how we are keeping audiences safe. If you have specific questions, please get in touch with our Box Office Team. If you do find the situation at school changes, you can change the date of your tickets or credit your account for another performance.
What else do you offer schools?
Macbeth Education Resources
To support students, our award-winning Creative Engagement team have made a range of free exciting educational resources available exclusively to school bookers (see below). We have emailed schools attending the Macbeth production with information on how to access these resources. A link should also be in your Macbeth pre-show email. If haven’t received these or would like to find out how to access these resources, please email creativeeducation@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
- Series of short video lectures
- Key scenes from the rehearsal room
- Language analysis videos with actors
- Key scenes from final production
- Digital Designer’s Sketchbook
MACBETH EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
All school bookers get 50% off our Introduction and Macbeth Q&A workshops and access to our Macbeth Rehearsal Room Live Stream:
Introduction to Macbeth
Any date, 2hrs
In person at the Playhouse or in School
£180 + VAT (£90 + VAT if you’ve booked to see the show)
Suitable for: KS4 English and Drama
Macbeth Actor Q&A
9 and 16 March, 1.30 – 2.30pm
Online (via Zoom).
£25 + VAT (£12.50 + VAT if you’ve booked to see the show)
Suitable for: KS4 English and Drama
Macbeth in Context: Free CPD for GCSE English Literature Teachers
The British Library
24 Mar 2022, 4.00 – 5.15pm
Online (via Zoom).
FREE
Suitable for: GCSE English Literature Teachers
Join Associate Director of Leeds Playhouse Amy Leach, literary theory specialist and author Carol Atherton, and teacher-author Patrick Cragg for this exciting workshop from The British Library.
DOWNLOAD INFORMATION ABOUT MACBETH EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
To book your Macbeth Education Workshop or for more information, please email our Creative Engagement Team at CreativeEducation@leedsplayhouse.org.uk
Book Tickets
Open captioning allows theatre goers with varying degrees of hearing to view the full text as it is spoken or sung, including sound effects and off stage noises. These appear on a scrolling screen, positioned on or at the side of the stage.
British Sign Language InterpretedA signed performance is the usual full production using either the creative use of sign integrated into the performance or a British Sign Language Interpreter on stage interpreting the show for D/deaf attendees.
Audio DescribedAudio Described performances are designed to improve the experience of visually impaired and blind attendees. As well as listening to the dialogue on stage the customer can wear a headset and listen to a live description of the action on stage.
Relaxed PerformanceA relaxed performance is a specially selected show from our programme, with slight adaptations to make it suitable for an audience of young people or adults with learning disabilities. This may include extra lighting, additional wheelchair spaces and the freedom to move to alternative seating if required.
Dementia-Friendly PerformanceDementia friendly performances are for all audiences. The theatre experience is enhanced for people living with dementia and their supporters, with adaptations to front of house service, the show and pre-show information packs. Additional dementia-aware staff, quiet spaces, clear signage and visual markers, sound and lighting adjustments and flexible seating options all help to create a supportive, shared experience.
Sing AlongSingalong with the cast in this exclusive performance. Join in as loud as you like, fancy dress is optional but highly recommended.
Post Show DiscussionParent & Baby Performance
A Parent and Baby performance enables parents to attend the theatre with their baby (under 12 months). We make small adaptations to the lighting and sound effects, including keeping the auditorium lights slightly raised. The seating is unallocated and there is a relaxed attitude to noise.
Booking Fees:
*A transaction fee of £2.50 will be applied to all phone and internet bookings.
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- Captioned
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- Signed
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- Audio Description
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- Relaxed Performance
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- Dementia Friendly Performance
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- Post Show Discussion
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- Sing Along
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- Socially Distanced
Major funders
Principal Capital and Families Partner
Principal Capital and Access Partner
