Join the troupe at Ordsall Hall for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen before. Forget the tears and tragedy, our Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth.

We all know the story. Three Witches promise Macbeth the Scottish crown and like any normal people would, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot to kill the king. Things get rapidly out of hand from there as foul deeds are done, plots unravel and mysterious spirits appear…

Suitable for all ages and apparitions.

The HandleBards are an intrepid three-strong troupe spending the summer touring Macbeth by electric van, bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.

This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather!

Praise for previous HandleBards performances…

★★★★★ – “Explodes with energy and is a genuine treat from start to finish.” – The Stage

★★★★★ – “Five stars just don’t seem enough…” – The Sunderland Echo

Notes on Performance

Doors open at 4:30pm, so bring a picnic and come and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Seating isn’t provided by the venue so please make sure to bring your own – chairs, picnics, blankets and any other low-backed accessories are welcome.

In case of rain, please don’t bring umbrellas as they block sight-lines for other audience members. Ponchos and raincoats are just as fetching, so please wear these instead.

This is an outdoors performance and surfaces may be uneven. The site has flat paths for access and accessible toilets. The performance takes place on grass which is flat – if you have any access related questions ahead of the performance please get in touch!

Notes on Parking and Public Transport

The Metrolink is undergoing extensive improvement works from mid-July through the start of August, and unfortunately NO trams will be running between the city centre and Media City or Eccles. This means that the tram stop nearest Ordsall Hall will be closed, and all other nearby tram stops will be out of action as well. There will be replacement bus services – details have yet to be announced. More info here – https://tfgm.com/tram-improvement-works/deansgate-castlefield-and-trafford-bar-works.

Overspill parking will be available for the Macbeth performance, at the Soapworks, there is also very limited blue badge parking available at the venue.

Please make sure to plan ahead for your journey to the venue!

Important Ticket Conditions – Please Read

Tickets will also be available to purchase on the day at the venue for £21 each, subject to availability. If the show sells out in advance then tickets may not be available on the door so early booking is encouraged!

You can bring your tickets digitally, on a phone or tablet, so save the trees and please don’t print them.

Description supplied by the event organiser.