About This Event

The HandleBards bring their electrifying take on Shakespeare’s *Macbeth* to The Core Theatre in Birmingham on 2 September 2026, presenting the tragedy as a high-octane, four-actor production. This touring company pares the play back to its raw dramatic core, with the cast doubling up on roles and channelling sheer physical energy to propel the story of ambition, guilt and supernatural prophecy. The evening unfolds within the intimate confines of the venue, where the audience’s proximity amplifies the tension of every soliloquy and sword fight. This is a stripped-back interpretation of the Scottish play that places the power of the text and the immediacy of live performance centre stage. Ticket prices are available via the venue’s website.

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