29 November 2026

Running time 

1 hour 30 minutes

Rated 

12+

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Sun29thNov11:00am

Shakespeare Up Close

Ambition, murder and the supernatural combine in Shakespeare’s most thrilling tragedy.

We are delighted to announce the return of Shakespeare Up Close to the Orange Tree Theatre!

Designed for 11 to 16 year olds, this 70-minute abridgement of Macbeth tells the complete story using Shakespeare’s original text.

Contemporary settings and clear, dynamic staging make the play accessible to all, and is perfect for families to discover one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays.

These productions:

  • bring the play to life for teenagers who are relatively new to Shakespeare
  • use Shakespeare’s original text
  • tell the complete story, including all major characters
  • reimagine the play in a contemporary setting, making the themes relevant for a young audience

Also being performed on the same day is our abridged production of Romeo & Juliet, with tickets now on sale.

Cast

Cameron Quinn Chavers

Cast

Ben Harvey

Cast

Finn O’Riordain

Macbeth / Cast

Consuela Rolle

Lady Macbeth / Cast

Creative Team

Marcus Bazley

Director

Sophia Lovell Smith

Set and Costume Designer

Matt Eaton

Sound Designer

Sundeep Saini

Movement Director

Philip d’Orléans

Fight Director

Jen Nye

Stage Manager