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Outdoor Theatre: Macbeth by The HandleBards

Join the troupe at Emmetts Garden for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen before.

  • Booking essential

Forget the tears and tragedy, our Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth.

We all know the story. Three Witches promise Macbeth the Scottish crown and like any normal people would, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill the king. Things get rapidly out of hand from there as foul deeds are done, plots unravel and mysterious spirits appear…

Suitable for all ages and apparitions.

The HandleBards are an intrepid three-strong troupe spending the summer touring Macbeth by electric van, bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather!

Doors open at 4.00pm for a 5.00pm start, with the performance lasting two hours including an intermission.

Please leave your pets at home (assistance dogs are permitted at this performance).

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £20.50
Child 12 and Under£5.00
Concession 21 and Under£13.00
Concession Early Bird£17.50

The basics

Booking details

Call INFO@HANDLEBARDS.COM

Suitability

Children welcome.

Meeting point

This performance takes place on the Meadow. Please enter via the Visitor Centre.

What to bring and wear

This performance will take place outdoors. Please dress for potential wet or cold weather. Please bring picnic blankets and chairs. Chairs will not be provided.

Accessibility

Steep paths and steps in places. Woodland path is uneven and non-tarmacked. Accessible toilet available.

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