Cast announced for Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe

Casting has been announced for Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe this summer.

The production, directed by Abigail Graham (The Merchant of Venice, 2022), runs at the London venue from 21 July – 28 October 2023.

The cast of Macbeth features Aaron Anthony as Macduff, Luke Beggs as Young Siward, Max  Bennett as Macbeth, Calum Callaghan as Witch / Porter / Murderer, Ben Caplan as Witch / Murderer / Doctor, Timothy Daniel as Fleance, Max Ellis as Young Siward, Matti Houghton as Lady Macbeth, Cam’ron Joseph as  Macduff’s Child, Helena Lymbery as Duncan / Siward, Joseph Payne as Malcolm, Arno Perry as Macduff’s Child, Ferdy Roberts as Witch / Seyton, Elijah Sholanke as Fleance, Fode Simbo as Banquo, Gabby Wong as Ross and Eleanor Wyld as Lady Macduff.

Director Abigail Graham said: “I am incredibly grateful to be exploring Macbeth with this fearless ensemble of actors.

“They truly are some of the most exciting and talented collaborators a director could wish for. Together we will create a Macbeth which feels genuinely alive and in dialogue with the world we all find ourselves in today.”

One couple’s ruthless quest for power turns nature upside down as Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy Macbeth consumes the Globe Theatre this summer.

On his return from war, three strange men offer Macbeth the prospect of ultimate control. Desperate for a new future, he and his wife set out to make it a reality with devastating costs.

The production has composition by Osnat Schmool, costume supervision by Anna Dixon, design by Ti Green, dramaturg by Zoë Svendsen fight direction by Bret Yount and movement direction by Jenni Jackson. The team is completed by associate director Naeem Hayat, Globe associate movement Glynn MacDonald, text coach Michael Gould, voice coach Claudette Williams and wellbeing practitioner Carol Cumberbatch.

For more information and tickets, visit shakespearesglobe.com