Be transported to 11th-century Scotland through Shakespeare's gripping psychological thriller, Macbeth, starring David Tennant (Doctor Who) as Macbeth and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife) as Lady Macbeth. Book Macbeth tickets on London Theatre.
Macbeth in London had a sold-out run at Donmar Warehouse in 2023-2024, and the original company is reprising its roles at the Harold Pinter Theatre. The talented cast includes Cal Macaninch (Mr. Selfridge) as Banquo, Rona Morison (The Diary of a Teenage Girl) as Lady Macduff, and Noof Ousellam (Andor) as Macduff.
The tale of the ambitious Scottish general, Macbeth, and his willingness to do anything to become the King of Scotland explores the sometimes disastrous physical and psychological effects of seeking power.
Thanks to exceptional sound design by Gareth Fry, the story is brought to life in a whole new way. The play becomes an immersive experience for audiences as sound is played through small headphones provided to theatregoers. Additionally, the live Celtic folk music played throughout truly sets the tone and transports viewers to Scotland from centuries past.
Macbeth is a play that is based on the stories of Duncan and Macbeth in the 1587 book by Raphael Holinshed, Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland. One of the earliest performances of Macbeth was for King James in 1606. Since then, it has been performed worldwide and had numerous notable performances including the Royal Shakespeare Company revival in 1976 starring Ian McKellen and Judi Dench.
The play has also inspired a wide variety of creative works, from the 2015 film adaptation starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard to an animated adaptation in 2001 and even a novel titled Macbeth: A Novel by A.J. Hartley and David Hewson.
Please note: The production is not able to guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances
Important show information
You need to wear headphones to experience the show - these will be provided at your seat. Please arrive in time to check the sound levels before the performance begins: the venue will open from 17:45 (12:45 for Saturday matinée performances).
The performance is approximately 1hr 50mins long with no interval. If you leave the auditorium during the performance, there is no readmittance.
Please don't bring nuts or nut products into the theatre; bags will be checked on the way in. Alcohol, flowers, balloons and hot food are also not permitted in the venue.
This production contains haze, smoke, blood, and flashing lights.
1hr 50min. No interval.
1st October, 2024
14th December, 2024
All Ages. Under 5s cannot be admitted. Anyone aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 12, 13, 19, 23, 38, 88, 139; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 22, 94
Night bus numbers: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 139, 88, N3, N13, N18, N19, N38, N97, N136, N550, N551; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 94, N22
Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (1min)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Coventry Street up to Oxendon Road; the theatre is 100 metres along on the right.
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Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
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Monday | - | 7:30 PM |
Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
Wednesday | - | 7:30 PM |
Thursday | - | 7:30 PM |
Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
Sunday | - | - |
David Tennant (Doctor Who) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife) reprise their roles following their sold-out Donmar Warehouse run of the Shakespearean psychological tragedy, Macbeth.
The running time of Macbeth is 1hr 50min. No interval.
Macbeth is playing at Harold Pinter Theatre. The theatre is located at 6 Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DN.
Book tickets for Macbeth on London Theatre.
The recommended age for Macbeth is All Ages. Under 5s cannot be admitted. Anyone aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. .
Tickets for Macbeth start at £187.
The play is written by William Shakespeare.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) stages the show.
There is not currently an age limit on the show, but some themes of violence in the play may not be suitable for young children.
Macbeth is a classic Shakespearean tragedy beloved by theatregoers for centuries. This revival boasts an exceptional cast and unique sound design that beautifully ties everything together. As London Theatre wrote in its review of the Donmar Warehouse production, “this is unquestionably a slick, stylish and sharply effective production.”
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