Macbeth – Outdoor Theatre

This event takes place in the Walled Garden, gates open at 2pm
‘By the pricking of my thumbs…something wicked this way comes’. Illyria once again takes on the greatest of Shakespeare's tragedies, performed on a stage closely replicating those of 17th-century touring troupes.
A brave military hero… a noble and devoted subject… a popular leader respected by fellow Thanes and trusted by the King himself. Macbeth’s outstanding qualities and achievements ensure that he has a bright future ahead of him. Three mad witches he meets after a battle confirm no less. Or, rather, two of them do. The third prophesies rather more than a rise in his fortunes: she states that he will become King himself! One brief, crazy suggestion sows a seed of ambition, causes the unravelling of a great man, and incites a chain of treachery, murder and destruction.
Running time approximately 2hrs 15mins, including a 20 minute interval

Suitable for children aged 5+

Illyria is an Equity Equity Outdoor Touring Guidelines compliant company. Booking recommended: illyria.uk.com/

N.B. image depicts previous theatre performance at Fulham Palace