imitating the dog to premiere daring new production of Macbeth

A brand new production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is to tour the UK in 2023.

imitating the dog will premiere their daring new version, which fuses live action with striking video technology, at CAST, Doncaster from 21 – 22 February.

The production will then tour to Harrogate Theatre (24-25 Feb), The Dukes, Lancaster (28 Feb – 4 March); The Lowry, Salford Quays (8-11 March); Gala, Durham (16-17 March); Mercury Theatre Colchester (18-19 April); Liverpool Playhouse (25-29 April) and Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield (3-6 May). The production will also be touring Switzerland from 21-25 March.

Three mysterious figures enter the stage. They talk of the hurly-burly, of thunder and lightning, and of a young couple who believe they can overthrow the old regime. They conjure the Macbeths, placing them in a dangerous new world where paranoia, betrayal, and brutality rule.

imitating the dog’s daring retelling of Macbeth is a neon noir thriller where Shakespeare’s original language collides with startling new scenes, stunning visuals, and a powder-keg intensity.

Andrew Quick, Co-Director and Artistic Director of imitating the dog said: “Macbeth is such an extraordinary play. Shakespeare’s exploration of power, ambition, violence, and love seems so relevant to today. We’re bringing a unique take to the original, while being true to the spirit of all those amazing words and scenes. It will be a Macbeth as you’ve never seen before – but it’s still Shakespeare.”

For more information on the imitating the dog production of Macbeth visit www.imitatingthedog.co.uk