Macbeth Tickets
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo star in an electrifying version of Shakespeare’s play, which transfers to the West End for a limited season.
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David Tennant and Cush Jumbo bring their landmark Macbeth to the West End this year, following a five-star premiere at the Donmar Warehouse. This bold version of Shakespeare’s psychological drama places audiences inside the Macbeths’ troubled minds for 110 breathless minutes, using groundbreaking binaural technology played through headphones.This play was one of 2023’s most sought-after tickets, and now you can hear every thumping heartbeat, every whispered promise, and every cry of revenge during its strictly limited season at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
What is Macbeth about?
When Macbeth’s ascension to the throne is prophesied by three witches, he and his wife are set on a path of brutal ambition. With a trail of regicide, murder, manipulation and madness left in their wake, they cling on until the bitter end. But can they outrun nature by controlling destiny… and is the prophecy all that it seems?Olivier Award-winning director Max Webster (Life of Pi) delivers “an act of risk-taking theatre” (Daily Telegraph) full of “wolfish imagination and alarming surprise” (The Guardian) in this extraordinary show, which sees cutting-edge sound design and live Celtic folk music played directly through headphones worn by every member of the audience.
David Tennant in Macbeth
Daring theatre craft meets phenomenal acting with David Tennant delivering a career-best performance as damaged and power-hungry Macbeth. Tennant is one of the UK’s most versatile and compelling actors, with a huge range of credits including Doctor Who, Broadchurch and Good Omens. On stage, he was nominated for an Olivier Award for Good and Lobby Hero, with his “simply hypnotic” (The Times) performance in Macbeth earning him a third nod at the 2024 ceremony.Tennant is joined by Olivier Award-nominated actor Cush Jumbo as Lady Macbeth, and the duo reprise their “throat-clenchingly intense” (The Stage) take on Shakespeare’s plotting couple for the West End. Jumbo is best-known for roles in The Good Wife and The Good Fight, and has several acclaimed stage credits including Josephine and I - which she also wrote - and Hamlet at the Young Vic.
Don’t Miss Tickets for Macbeth at Harold Pinter Theatre
It sold out almost immediately at the Donmar Warehouse and blew audiences away with its daring, convention-breaking take on a well-worn tale: book Macbeth West End tickets and immerse yourself in this unsettling, unforgettable production, in London for two months only.Performance dates:
21 Nov 2024 - 14 Dec 2024
Running time:
1 hour and 50 minutes.
Venue:
Age recommendation:
No age rating has been set. See Audience Notes for content warnings.
Audience Notes:
This production uses binaural stereo to create a 3D soundscape, and some of the dialogue will not be audible without wearing headphones. On-ear wired headphones are provided for every audience member, and sound checks are in place before the performance begins.
Alternative listening options are available and do not need to be pre-booked. If you have any questions or requirements, please contact the box office in advance.
This production features haze, smoke, blood and flashing lights; themes of psychosis; suggestions of post-combat and post-natal mental health concerns; depictions of blood, violence and death.
Alternative listening options are available and do not need to be pre-booked. If you have any questions or requirements, please contact the box office in advance.
This production features haze, smoke, blood and flashing lights; themes of psychosis; suggestions of post-combat and post-natal mental health concerns; depictions of blood, violence and death.
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User Reviews
Thought the actors were superb, especially David Tennant. We had an understudy for Cush Jumbo as she was ill, which was a shame but the understudy was good too. Very interesting visually and audibly with the headphones which certainly lent to the sup Read more
Performance date: 09 November 2024
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Show Times
| Matinee | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | - | 7.30pm |
| Thursday | - | 7.30pm |
| Friday | - | 7.30pm |
| Saturday | 2.30pm | - |
| Sunday | - | - |
How Long is Macbeth?
Macbeth running time is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Matinee Shows
Performances start at 2.30pm and finish at 4.20pm.
Evening Shows
Performances start at 7.30pm and finish at 9.20pm.
Absolutely incredibly production. Would love to it again. The use of headphones and thus a soundscape, whispered conversation and music really brought a depth to the show that reached out of the stage. Tennant and Jumbo were excellent protagonist Read more