Macbeth

Showing at: National Theatre Cottesloe

Box Office: 020 7452 3000

Age: Family

Genre: Play

Sub Genre: Tragedy

This National Theatre production of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s tragedy of ambition, is suitable for families and children aged seven and older.

When Scottish soldier Macbeth meets three witches, the weird sisters tell of how he is destined to rise to greatness. Spurred on by this vision of the future and by the goading of his wife, Macbeth kills the Scottish King Duncan, framing two of his guards. But as Macbeth tries to keep his evil deed a secret his spiral of betrayal spins out of control and has wider consequences than he would have ever imagined.

Following the success of last year’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Carl Heap returns to direct Macbeth for this National Theatre touring production for younger audiences.

Seven actors play multiple characters and a plethora of instruments in this engaging and inventive production, providing perhaps the best introduction for a child not only to Shakespeare but to the transforming magic of theatre itself.

Related workshops for children and families will be available during the run of Macbeth.

Performance Details

  • opening night: 10 Feb 2009
  • closing: 21 Feb 2009

show times: 10:30, 13:15 & 15:00 - Please check with theatre for performance dates

ticket prices: £10, Under 18s/Schools £5

duration: 65mins

 

author: William Shakespeare

director: Carl Heap

music by: Joe Townsend

designer: Miriam Nabarro & Mila Sanders

 

map: View Map

address: South Bank,London,United Kingdom,SE1 9PX

nearest tube: Waterloo (approx. 250m), Southwark

nearest bus: 76, 77, 211, 507, D1, D11, P11 (York Road)149, P11 (Stamford Street)1, 4, 26, 68, X68, 76, 168, 171, 171A, 176, 188, 501, 505, 521 (Waterloo Bridge)

nearest train: Waterloo (approx. 250m)

parking: 5 spaces reserved for orange badge holders at riverside end of Cottesloe Ave. 4 extra bays opposite Cottesloe theatre for evening performances. Car Park beneath theatre. Spaces reserved for disabled customers near lifts. Free parking voucher available from box office for orange badge holders (present ticket at information desk). Automatic doors and ramps from the Car Park to the lobby and lift.

air conditioned: Yes

 

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: Tel 020 7452 3000 Information Desk 020 7452 3400

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

discounts: Discounts available for all disabled people.

limited mobility: The back of level 1 is the most accessible area.

access description: Separate ramped entrance with handrails on Cottesloe Avenue, on the Eastern side of the building. Box Office straight ahead. No steps to Level 1, 22 steps up (with handrails) to level 2. The seating changes with each production - check with the box office. Wheelchair loan available - contact the theatre manager’s office.

hearing impaired: Infra-red system with headsets or neck loops. Collect headsets/loops from box offices. Induction loops at service counters.

guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are not currently allowed in the auditorium, however staff are happy to dog sit. Dogs will be looked after in the cloakroom. Groups should contact the theatre manager’s office on 020 7452 3281.

wheelchairs: 2 spaces for wheelchair users at level 1, usually in row P. Transfer seating is available to aisle seats.

toilets: Women’s and men’s at level 2.

disabled toilets: Adapted WC to the right of the main entrance.

bars: 1 licensed bars. Access information: Foyer bar with moveable seats.

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