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Returning home from battle, the victorious Macbeth meets three witches on the heath. Driven by their disturbing prophecies, he sets out on the path to murder.
Polly Findlay’s contemporary production of Shakespeare’s darkest psychological thriller marks Christopher Eccleston’s RSC debut as Macbeth and the return of Niamh Cusack to the Company as Lady Macbeth.
★★★★ ‘Urgent and wonderfully sinister’ Evening Standard
★★★★ ‘Christopher Eccleston and Niamh Cusack make a gripping central couple’ The Stage
- Access Information
14 Nov
Audio-described and captioned performance
Described by Mary Placket & Carolyn Smith and captioned by Stefanie Bell
- Address
Barbican - Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after booking.
- Duration
2 hours 33 mins, including an interval
- Good To Know
Christopher Eccleston will not be appearing in the matinee performance of Macbeth on Thursday 18 October at 1:30pm due to a prior commitment. The role of Macbeth at this performance will be played by Paul Dodds.
The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers' control. If in doubt please check with the Box Office before booking.
- How Does It Work
You will receive a booking confirmation email.
Please print the booking confirmation and bring it on the day, a minimum of 30 minutes before the performance start time. You will also need to present the card used to purchase the tickets as valid ID.
- Times
15th October 2018 - 18th January 2019
- Where Do I Go
Barbican Centre - Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street
Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available
Barbican Theatre, London
Barbican - Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
