You know the story. Macbeth is a war hero disturbed in his hour of success by a prophecy that he will one day be ruler. Goaded by his ambitious wife into an act that goes against his deepest instincts of loyalty he unleashes a cycle of violence that plunges the country into terror and dictatorship.
This riveting production features Sean Duggan soon to be seen as Dr. Watson in Netflix’s highly anticipated Sherlock & Daughter in the iconic role of Macbeth. He is joined by an exceptional cast including Jim Roche (Vikings: Valhalla The Last Duel Normal People) and Fiona Browne (Vikings: Valhalla Disenchanted) under the direction of acclaimed comedian and actor Liam Hourican (Murder in Successville The Savage Eye Bridget & Eamon).
This timeless story of witchcraft murder totalitarianism and how a man becomes a monster is brought to the NOH and Smock Alley by Volta, Ireland’s most exciting new Shakespearean theatre company. With the rise of authoritarianism around the world, Shakespeare’s Macbeth feels more relevant than ever.
