Macbeth
Bedford Theatre, De Parys Avenue, Bedford
Friday, February 24 at 7.30pm
This new production from the Icarus Theatre Collective goes straight for the jugular.
Blending traditional and inventive physical theatre techniques, original music, evocative design, and using the original verse, this slick production is perfect for audiences new to Macbeth and those already well acquainted with Shakespeare’s tragedies.
The vicious, barbaric undercurrent in Shakespeare’s masterpiece erupts in this blood-thirsty production. Victorious on the battlefield, Macbeth’s nobility and bravery are rewarded by an indebted king.
However, with each enemy slaughtered to serve Macbeth’s own vaulting ambition, his lust for power takes a deadly turn until he usurps the kingdom.
His reign, baptised in blood, spirals out of control and Macbeth’s deeds come back to tear him down.
Tickets are available from www.bedfordtheatre.co.uk and the Central Bedford Box Office on 01234 269519
