Recommended 12+, parental guidance advised. (Content includes depictions of violence and mild adult themes.)
Get ready for an unforgettable twist on Shakespeare’s Macbeth! Join us for a thrilling, saucy rendition of this classic tragedy, reimagined with a sassy, sexy bluegrass flair by award-winning theatre company, The Barden Party.
Three words: Music. Mischief. Magic.
Picture the dark, twisted tale of ambition and betrayal—now with a cheeky, bluegrass-infused soundtrack that will have you toe-tapping along to the drama. With The Barden Party’s signature blend of humour, heart, and live music, this adaptation of Macbeth transforms Shakespeare’s gripping tale into a raucous, rocking, and ridiculously entertaining performance.
From the company that brought you:
Romeo & Juliet - Winner of Best Theatre/Physical Theatre (Adelaide Fringe 2024)
A Midsummer Night's Dream - Dunedin Fringe Excellence Award 2022
Butterfly Smokescreen - The immersive superyacht experience on Seabreeze III
Don’t miss your chance to see The Barden Party’s much anticipated version of Macbeth on its opening weekend!
This indoor performance promises an evening of scandal, spirit, and Shakespeare like you've never seen before! Includes songs by artists such as: Mumford & Sons, Dolly Parton, The Steeldrivers, Hosier, Albi and the Wolves, Old Crow Medicine Show, Poor Man's Poison, Noah Kahan and more.
Book now to secure your seat for this sensational performance!
Adapted by Laura Irish
Musical Arrangements by Ollie Howlett
Directed by Laura Irish, Ollie Howlett and Wiremu Tuhiwai
Cast:
Laura Irish, Ollie Howlett, Caleb James, Tara McEntee, Criss Grueber, Emilia Higgs, Hamish Boyle
