Macbeth

SHOW DESCRIPTION

VillaGaiety and Parodos Theatre Company are proud to present William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a gripping tale of ambition, power, and betrayal.

The story begins with three witches who prophesise that Macbeth, a valiant Scottish general, will become the King of Scotland. Spurred by their predictions and driven by his ambitious wife, he murders King Duncan and seizes the throne.

However, Macbeth's reign is plagued by guilt and paranoia. He becomes a tyrannical ruler, committing further atrocities to secure his power, including the murder of his friend Banquo.

Haunted by Banquo's ghost and increasingly isolated, Macbeth's sanity unravels.

Lady Macbeth, initially the mastermind behind Duncan's murder, is consumed by guilt and descends into madness, leading to her tragic demise.

As Macbeth's tyranny grows, a coalition of Scottish nobles, led by Macduff and Duncan's son Malcolm, rise against him.

In a final confrontation with Macduff, Macbeth learns that he is not invincible as he once believed and that the witches' prophecy may come true.

Macbeth is a timeless tragedy that explores the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and the moral consequences of betrayal and murder.

This exciting traditional production will be staged at the Gaiety Theatre between 3 and 5 April 2025 and is directed by local Director, Tony Eccles. 

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USEFUL INFORMATION 

Age guidance 

• Suitable for age 8 and over. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Warnings 

• The play contains staged violence.

Bars

• Please note, during this run our bars will be open for pre-show and interval service, offering a selection of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. For your convenience, plastic, reusable drinkware will be available should you wish to take your drink to your seat and enjoy at your leisure. Bars will remain closed during the show.

Booking fee

• All ticket prices for live performances only are subject to a 5% booking fee, which will be applied at the point of sale to all purchases, whether made online or in person at our Box Office.