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Macbeth Tickets

Harold Pinter Theatre

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:
06 Oct 2024 - 14 Dec 2024
Running time:
1 hour and 50 minutes.
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.
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Macbeth Reviews

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19 Reviews
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User Reviews

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Loved it. Great adaptation, clever use of the headphones, unexpected comedy and stunning performances.

Performance date: 02 October 2024

Great performances by all and interesting binaural technology. Show 1hr 50 with no interval.

Performance date: 05 October 2024
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Performance date: 02 October 2024
1/7

Show Times

MatineeEvening
Monday-7.30pm
Tuesday-7.30pm
Wednesday-7.30pm
Thursday-7.30pm
Friday-7.30pm
Saturday2.30pm7.30pm
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.
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