Bell Shakespeare’s Macbeth

Macbeth

By William Shakespeare
Director Peter Evans

I feel now the future in the instant  
Act 1, Scene 5 

Following a bloody battle, Macbeth and his comrade Banquo are met by three Weird Sisters who prophesy Macbeth will one day be king. 

Unable to shake the thought, Macbeth tells his wife, Lady Macbeth. Driven by an insatiable hunger for power, posterity and certainty, they commit a murder and set in motion the unravelling of their sanity. With blood on their hands, they face the dire consequences of their despicable actions.  

A terrifying portrayal of moral collapse, Peter Evans’ Macbeth, with Anthony Taufa in the title role, will take you on an intense journey into the dark heart of humanity.  

REVIEWS 

“Utterly compelling.” – Sydney Morning Herald  

“Dynamite source material and this production certainly ignited it.” – Australian Financial Review 

"Bell Shakespeare has mastered the art of presenting Shakespeare in a manner that is accessible to the modern-day audience, while still endearing those who love the tradition." – Australian Stage 

"Bell Shakespeare – arguably the best Shakespearean theatre company." – Herald Sun

CREDITS 

By William Shakespeare  
Director Peter Evans 
Designed by Anna Tregloan 
Sound and Composition by Max Lyandvert  

With Anthony Taufa and Matilda Ridgway 

Bell Shakespeare is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Approximate Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes - includes interval

Age recommendation: 14+  

Warnings: Please be advised that Shakespeare’s original play contains depictions of violence, murder, sexual references and suicide. 

This performance is part of the Signature Works we're presenting in 2026. For details of other productions please visit our Signature Works web page.